Spotify, one of the leading music streaming platforms, compensates artists based on a pay-per-stream model. However, the exact amount an artist earns per stream can vary due to several factors. On average, Spotify pays between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream. This rate is influenced by the artist’s royalty agreement, the listener’s country, and whether the stream comes from a free or premium user. Artists signed with major labels typically receive a smaller portion of the revenue compared to independent artists due to label deductions!