The data on this site shows Spotify earnings only. Want to estimate total income? Here are three ways to think about it:
All Streaming (3x): Spotify accounts for about a third of global streaming revenue. So $100K from Spotify likely means $300K from all streaming services combined. (This varies by genre, fanbase, and marketing, but 3x is a solid average.)
All Recording Revenue (3x): Spotify accounts for about 30% of global recorded music revenue. That includes streaming, physical sales (CDs, vinyl), sync, performance rights, and downloads. So $100K from Spotify likely means $300K from all recording sources. (Again, this varies by artist, but 3x is a good benchmark.)
Total Career Income: These numbers don’t include touring, merch, brand deals, sync placements, or other income beyond recordings. Those revenue streams stack on top, and for many artists, they’re where the real money is.