By Emma | Last Updated: 2026
Hi everyone! Emma here. It's been nearly a decade since I first clicked "Broadcast" on Chaturbate back in 2016. The industry has changed, the technology has evolved, but one question remains the #1 thing in my inbox: "Emma, show me the receipts. Is it still profitable?"
Today, I'm pulling back the curtain. No fluff, just real numbers. I'm sharing my verified earnings report from late 2025 and, more importantly, I've invited four other models from different backgrounds to share their honest results.
When I started, I was transitioning from a strict studio environment. I wanted freedom. I wanted to be my own boss. I didn't know if I would make $50 or $5,000. Fast forward to 2026, and Chaturbate isn't just a "side hustle" for me anymore; it's a solid six-figure business.
💸 My Personal Earnings Report (Emma)
Transparency is key. I want you to see what is possible when you treat this like a business, not just a hobby. I currently work a "part-time" schedule (about 15-20 hours a week) because I spend a lot of time mentoring new models on this blog.
Below is a snapshot of my "Token Stats" from the last 6 months (July - December 2025). This shows the consistency you can achieve once you build a fanbase.
As you can see, I cleared over $33,000 in just six months working roughly 3-4 hours a day. That averages out to about $5,500 per month.
Could I make more? Absolutely. Some of the top girls I mentor stream 6-8 hours daily and easily double these numbers. But for me, the freedom to work less and earn a full-time salary is exactly why I chose Chaturbate.
🚀 How to Start Making Money (The 2026 Strategy)
The days of just sitting in front of a webcam and waiting for money are over. To hit these numbers ($5k+ per month), you need a strategy. Here is exactly how I maintain this income level while working part-time:
1. The Setup Matters
Opening an account is simple (and free), but verification is strict. You need a valid ID. Once approved, you are thrown into the "New" tag pool. This is your golden week. Do not waste it.
👉 Create Your Free Model Account Here2. Optimize for Conversions
I see so many beautiful models fail because they ignore the tech side. Here is my personal checklist for consistent earnings:
- ✔ Apps & Bots are Mandatory: I use a "Multi-Goal" bot to gamify the room. Viewers love unlocking levels (e.g., "100 tokens to flash"). If you aren't using bots, you are leaving money on the table. Check my guide on bots here.
- ✔ Bio SEO: Your bio isn't just text; it's how people find you. I list my kinks, my schedule, and my toys explicitly. Don't be lazy with your profile! Learn to write a killer bio.
- ✔ Consistency > Intensity: The algorithm loves routine. I broadcast at the same time every day. My regulars know exactly when to show up with their wallets ready.
You can make a set of photos or videos and upload them to your chat room. Once uploaded, you earn money even when offline! I sell shower videos for 400 tokens each. It's passive income that adds up to $500-$1000 extra per month.
🌍 Community Income Reports: It's Not Just Me
I know what you are thinking: "Sure Emma, you've been doing this for years, of course you make money." That's valid. That's why I asked four models from my community to share their real numbers for 2026. Different locations, different bodies, different styles.
Alessandra 🇮🇹
Earnings: $2,000+ / moExperience: 8 Months | Schedule: Part-Time (Nights)
"I'm 22 and I live in Rome. I treat Chaturbate strictly like a part-time job to pay for my university tuition. I work from 10 PM to 1 AM, three nights a week."
The Strategy: "The first weeks were discouraging. I had days with zero tokens. But I realized that being 'chatty' was more important than being naked. I fixed my English, updated my bio with my schedule, and verified my account. Suddenly, I started making $200 a night. I've made over $14,000 total in less than a year. Next month, I'm doing my first collab show with a friend!"
Kathy 🇨🇦
Earnings: ~$5,000 / moNiche: BBW / Plus Size | Status: Full Time
"I almost didn't sign up because I thought nobody wanted to see 'thick' girls. I was so wrong. The BBW community on Chaturbate is incredibly loyal and generous. My student debt was drowning me, and my minimum wage job wasn't cutting it."
The Turning Point: "I stopped trying to be a 'pornstar' and started being myself. I talk about gaming, I laugh loud, and I use a Lovense toy connected to the chat. Now, I guarantee $5,000 monthly. My regulars make me feel like a goddess, and my confidence has never been higher."
Gerald 🏳️🌈
Earnings: $10,000+ / moCategory: Male / Gay | Key Asset: Stamina
"People told me 'men don't make money on cams'. I'm happy to prove them wrong. I started during the pandemic out of boredom, but I quickly realized the gay market is huge."
How I do it: "My secret is simple: Stamina. I perform long sessions (4+ hours) and I engage heavily with every tipper. The algorithm loves high engagement. I quit my office job last year and I'm raking in over $10,000 a month now. If you are a guy and you are confident, don't listen to the haters. The money is there."
Danika 🇺🇸
Earnings: $6,000 / moStrategy: Solo to Couples | Growth: Scaling Up
"I'm from South Carolina. I started solo, using my best asset (my booty!) to get initial traction. I hit $3k a month pretty fast, but then I plateaued."
The Scale Up: "I realized that Couple Shows perform even better. I convinced my partner to join me on Fridays and Saturdays. Our traffic tripled instantly. We now treat this like a business, investing in 4K cameras and good lighting. We are hitting $6k/month consistently and aiming for $10k by summer."
💬 More Quick Wins from the Community
Not everyone fits the mold. Here are two more stories from models who overcame specific hurdles.
🇬🇧 The UK Couple: "Private Sites Failed Us"
"We wasted 3 years trying 'private-only' cam sites. The traffic just wasn't there. We were ready to quit until we tried Chaturbate."
The Result: "In our first serious month, we cleared $4,000 working just 4 hours a day. The volume of users on Chaturbate is unmatched. We also sell exclusive videos to our 3,000+ followers for extra passive income."
🇨🇿 Karolina: "I Thought My English Was Too Bad"
"I'm from the Czech Republic. I was terrified because my English isn't perfect. I thought viewers would mock me."
The Truth: "My fears were unfounded. Viewers actually find the accent cute! I've made friends from all over the world. If you are worried about the language barrier: don't be. Body language is universal and the community is very welcoming."
Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?
You've seen the numbers. You've heard the stories. The only thing missing is you.
Don't overthink it. The "New" tag creates a massive opportunity for beginners right now in 2026. Take advantage of it.
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106 thoughts on “How Much I Make on Chaturbate: $33k Income Report & Strategy (2026)”
The strategy I observed that works the best is for the girl to change their screen name, put on a very long wig, wear a mask (we are kinda past CoVid time but some think mysterious).
Add #shy #new #young #skinny and speak in baby tones with European or Asian accents even if you are not from those areas. Don’t show anything, using hand and plants to cover your nipples and privates, or keep shorts or panties on at all time.
It puts some guys in a frenzy that cannot be explained where they tip tens, hundreds, thousands repeatedly each time they come on, sometimes creating a competition out of it, and saying “I don’t want anything”.
I’m a 50 year old fat lazy hairy gorilla. I am str8. I am a gay virgin. I look like a typical bear. Can I make money on cam? LOL
Yes you can, there is a bbw over the age of 55 who is hooked up to an oxygen tank.. she makes more than I do…
Awesome post. We’ll come and check you out. I am LacyLexi and a camgirl. My husband and I also LOOOOOVE this industry and also quit our jobs to do it.
Yes learning how to play your best customers is key,is know i had a favorite gay model,he had not nutted for about 3 days and boys was he turning into a real grade A BITCH! I should have found him a rent boy to rail him so hard he could not walk for a week but his attitude would have been a lot better.
This boy was a real player,he wants to be in the adult industry,and he has the looks and personality,except when he hasn’t been fucked lately,not my problem,I offered,but all he wants to do is work, so if your listening, the oil I did of you is at the Pratt,if you want it show up at the gallery at the Pratt,tell them who you are,and they will wrap the oil for transfer to wherever the fun
I’ll say this as a male broadcaster for over 2 years. Men DO NOT earn nearly enough on that site. The numbers protruding on everyone’s experiances seem fake as hell. I have yet to earn over $1000, let alone $400 in total. Heres some basic info to help people become successful doing this type of thing.
1) The people with the most attention are the already established good looking individuals. So the longer you do it the better.
2) Average earnings are only $300 a week. Idk what these people are saying about the “thousands” they earn but I know from a previous #1 on trending how much theyve earned for an entire week and it didnt even come close to that. Dont expect everyone to tip, use your bots to take care of foe accounts due to spam.
3) in all seriousness broadcasters will often allow abusive moderators to do whatever, so be smart with whom you choose as a mod, but would recommend getting one.
4) I see too many people abuse the tag system so I guess chaturbate doesnt enfoce proper usage of tags so use as many as you want to broaden your audience.
5) This isnt a job as many have exclaimed. This is more of a passtime for shamless people to do shameless things. This is more or less prostitution, where you get naked and jerk off to help others get naked and jerk off. Theres no sense in hiding this. Sex work is just a polite way of speaking about it. That being said, I dont want some lame ass reply saying theres no “sex” involved. You wank it, they wank it. Called voyeurism.
And no, this isnt a “job” to be proud of. People are seriously lacking self respect.
I am a 58yo male performer on chaturbate. I agree to some extent. Men especially older, yet now all do not make even close to what the girls do. So don’t compare yourself. I found my niche. Guys under 30 love the “daddy” thing. I won’t get into it but find your audience. I also chat literally talk to my group. I welcome them, I laugh with them. We know we’re being shameless. Hell during COVID who wasn’t? I’ve been on since 2016. Took a while, like a year. On average I’m hitting on the low end $1,500 direct deposited and high end? One time I hit $3,200 but that was really UNSUSUAL. So no not that much money is made I hold a FT job. This is beer money to me. Btw I cam Tues and Thurs. Friday night and Sunday afternoon for about 2-3 hours a session. Do the math. It’s pretty good PT money. I just don’t think you’re doing it right and you got a bad attitude over it. Watch your age group, see what others are doing. Learn from the ones you fit in with, not the untouchables. Get it?
Thanks for your input.
how do I create account and what are the requirements for account creating
Good afternoon,
i would like to know about the chaturbate.
if its legit and how one can be able to earn through the same.
Thanks
Hi Teejay. It’s totally legit, you just have to sign up and learn the basics, but it’s totally worth it.
It’s my first week on Chaturbate and my first evertime at camming. I am shy and mature. They keep wanting me to tease and act sexy which is a bit difficult as it’s not me. I have disc problems in my back so cant even do a sexy dance. I have only seen they younger girls do the tease but I wanted some ideas how to bring in more tips.
Is there any way you can learn to be more sexy.
Watch Ehotlovea. She never shows her pussy, just tits. She doesn’t even wear an Omibod toy. She just screams and pretends she one inserted. Men are too stupid to realize. She makes $2000 a day doing the exact same thing over and over. It’s hilarious how stupid people are lol
Sounds like you’re bitter because you don’t have anything to offer besides slagging good looking self employed individuals who use their appearances and brains to earn good money. 😉
You’re retarded if you have no idea about respect
As a viewer, I wonder how girls keep going when they get so few visitors. Are they getting an income other than the tokens, via another webcam site; I often see them interacting with more than one interface, when it appears that I am the only chaturbate user present.
Hello, I just read your post and have some questions.
I started camming in June under a studio account and now I had to make a new cause I wanted to work from home and now my chaturbate account is empty. I only have 1-10 customer cause I didn’t get the promotion again, is there any way to improve the viewers of my room?
i am webcam girl and love my JOB.
Have you tried it? As noted above there is an audience for everyone!
From my recent research BBW does better then male which does better then trans.
I’m a big girl and quite shy in real life – the guys on chaturbate fuckin love parts of me I barely like sometimes. It’s been fun and empowering I feel cute as hellllll.
Thank you for sharing your experience! That’s amazing! Would you be willing to share what times you usually broadcast? That seems to be the issue I’m needing to sort out
I’m not Anna but usually, the nights are what works best for me. I hope she reads your message.
Hi I am a straight male but do have a kinky side to me, i would like to be a “camboy” but dont lknow if there is money to be made for someone like me, feel as though i might need to be
“bi-curious” to make some decent money. what tips or advice can you give me. I really want to do it but too sure about how to go about it all.
There are plenty of men on CB. You will not make as much as the top girls, but you could give it a try definitely.
Hi we are a new couple, can you please give us some advice on how to make more tokens…
Hey I only have a few followers and get 20 people into my room at once, though I’ve been camming in HD, and was wondering if you could look at my show some time and give me some advice on what I’m doing wrong. I enjoy camming and it is literally the only job I can do with epilepsy, ehler danlos, and attention deficit disorder, tho, so even if you tell me it’s hopeless I’ll keep doing it :). My chaturbate is Chaturbate.com/slamminpussy
I forgot to say I’m on Tuesday-Thursday 12-5 pacific standard time
What kind of webcam is best? I’m guessing that a regular laptop cam won’t work as best
You can use your laptop’s cam but as it is at the top of the screen, you’ll have to move the entire thing every time you want to change the pov. Get any Logitech HD webcam, it’ll do the job just fine.
I’m a male that would like to find a female to do a couple show. Any suggestions on how or where to find a girl to do this with?
Heyyy maybe me. lol.
Alamo,
Bbw girls are big in chaturbate, they make money too! Make sure you use the tags so people can find you, like BBW or BIGBOOBS.
Just try it out. Don’t be shy or go look yourself, search for bbw.
Good luck!
All is fun until u run out of tokens and then it’s just like a strip club the money gone the cam person is too
It’s almost like it’s a job and not a real relationship lol. Johns are delusional
It’s almost like it’s a job and not a real relationship lol. Johns are delusional holy smokes… be careful out here ladies. People like May may be able to find ur location thru amazon wishlist so get a PO Box! And fix yourself. Revenge star on YouTube goes an intro chaturbate video that will teach u to be safe.
I make 100000k a month and i am an overweight circus freak! It really works!
How many hours ur broadcasting? are u new model?
Bullshit
What currency do you get paid out with? If I live in Philippines and work with a cam there, do I get paid out from CB with US dollars? If so, that is a huge amount of money in my country.
You earn your money through paxum
The paxum transfer your money for any account arround the world…
I understand you i was born in brasil
Anerican dollar is much money!
Good article me and my wife started on Chaturbate about 3 weeks ago not making Hugh amounts of tickets yet but are having a lot of fun doing it usually get about 200 viewers at a time and had a steady increase in ticket each time we broadcast
Cool! Keep at it and those numbers should increase over time. Good luck.
I believe that in this kind of webcam business you can make a lot of money if you do your job well. Chaturbate is a good choice to start with. Many girls spend a lot of hours on the webcam and don’t make a profit. This may be due to lack of attention to customers. To start as a camgirl I would recommend one of these three platforms: livejasmin, bongacams, chaturbate 🙂. Regards!!
Well. I’ve been trying Chaturbate for 3 months now (i’m female) and i can’t quite seem to get to that magical moment other girls seem to be having. I only get 15-20 viewers at the most in my room each time i am on (2-3 times a week) and i stay on for 3-4hrs. I set my goals, have a tip menu, have my lovense toy, etc. I have only made my cumgoal once at 700tkns. What am i doing wrong? 😭😭
We can’t help without watching your shows. If you want, contact us using the contact form below and tell us the name of your chat room. That way we can take a look and get back to you with some suggestions.
I also have the same problem and I don’t really now why
Is it hard start like camguy? Definitely much easier for girl and income is probably triple bigger like male…
If I get 100 tokens, how much is it in dollars?
There is a market for everyone on chaturbate. Give it a try!
How are you allowed to get people to buy you an hd camera or toy? I’ve had people offer amazon gift cards too but I thought I would be banned how do I go about addressing this?
You can create an Amazon Wishlist and share it with your viewers: https://www.lifewire.com/make-and-share-amazon-wish-list-4685515
Congratulations on such a good article.🙂 For a long time I have been finding out if it is profitable to work in chaturbate and with this article everything is very clear and I think it is the best option in the market
How well do guys do on this site? Do they need to bring girls into the shows to make money or can they make it by themselves?
Thank you very much for sharing your experience so far 🙂
Do u have to pay for the website or you just start posting videos and you’ll get money?
From Italy. What payment method I should use?
Hi,
Did you make a profile on adult tube sites? Have you also used Tube Sites Submitter?
Hello I have came across a post on Facebook asking how they can make money on videos and much more. Im not experienced in any of this and very new to it. I have been looking into stuff as this but not sure what to do nor whom to reach. But im very inter-stead in joining. Im 35 and would love to see what this is all about
Hi,
Thanks for this.
I am fairly new to camming. Signed up to chaturbate in June, spent about 10 hours the first week but barely made any progress (people keep coming and leaving my room + no one tips). I have tried different shows and really looked at what the top girls are doing. It just seems like I am not getting a hang of it. So I increased my hours but still no real money, the most I made was like 500 tokens (really embarrassing for a cam girl I know)
Reading everyones story it seems so easy for them to make money so I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Feel so jealous reading everyones successes lol .
Don’t worry. I’m in same situation. Moreover, I’ve ordered Lush 2 18th December, in they sent me only blue tooth key. Still waiting for the test (100 euro doesn’t walk on the street). I earned something in the early morning Italian time. I should try to make this time my usually time and see.
Me too…
I worst than you…. i am from brazil, i cant understand nothing!
In my country i can much more money, in brasilian site than chaturbate
what kind of laptop do you use to have a very good connection???please help i m a neu model and maybe some tips to do better???thanks a lot!
Anything basic will do. If you are about to buy one, look for one with 8 gigs of ram and an I3 or I5 or a Ryzen processor at least, and last but not least, make sure it has a SSD drive. It makes a huge difference. IPS screen is good too because viewing angles are much better.
Almost more important I’d say is a good webcam – want that HD image so you’re viewable.
For an HD cam, you can’t run an I5 processor reliably. I7 basic at the least. Also you need a good Graphics Card. Also, SSDs are all there is now unless you’re buy from a pawn shop.
So the tokens do turn in to money now how would you transfer that money to let’s say a debt card? The website doesn’t really explain anything about that
hello Camgirl im new to all of this and wanted someone to help me get started and im not to sure on what to do
I have saggy tits and a scar on my crotch due to having a baby when i was eighteen. I dont think i can be the MILF type because um still too young. Would i succeed in Chaturbate? Im insecure about the tit issue
I don’t think that’s a problem to be honest. There are lots of men interested in real people, not supermodels. I’d give it a try!
I totally agree with camgirls! And as stated before, there is an audience waiting for everyone!
I also think that Chaturbate is the best cam site. I do private shows every day and it’s really lucrative. Currently i only work 3 hours a day but i plan to work full time. This is too good to miss.
I had quite a few disappointments in the past with many of the so called great cam sites like camster or myfreecams. I decided to give it one last chance and i signed up for chaturbate. This turned out to be the best decision of my entire life. I’m 20 years old now and in 4 months i’ve managed to make over $1k a week. Who would have thought working for Chaturbate was going to be the best way to pay college.
Hi, i started working as a webcam model a few months back and i never thought making over $3k a month with a computer was even remotely possible. To any one in doubt, make yourself a favour and start broadcasting today. I swear you can do it. I’m in no way a hot looking girl but i make couple shows with my husband and now we are swimming in money.
Pls can someone drop the link for the registration as a model
I made over $ 3400 in December 2015 and i’m making over $ 2000 regularly. I broadcast just 2 hours a day, so all in all i think it’s worth it.
Thats awesome..do you keep the same schedule? What times of the day are best for you??
Nice earnings, i don’t make as much but i’m happy
We are a couple and we’ve broadcasted for 2 years on Chaturbate and we can tell you there’s not other place like it. If you are thinking about signing up , don’t think and act. You won’t be disappointed
I weigh over 170 lbs and i’ve never had problems making money on Chaturbate. There are many people who prefer fat girls over skinny ones. If you put good shows your appearance is not as important. I fuck my BF all the time on cam and my followers are happy.
This is what I want to do. I want my girl to start a feed. Shes beautiful just like the rest of you all and I want to fuck her on camera so that we can make some extra cash and in between that she can do her own sessions until i come and have sex with her again. I started my own feed a few years ago for like a week so in know the ropes.
Yeah, when i finished college last year and to help paying my studies i was broadcasting on chaturbate a couple hours a day. It was great fun and i made good money. Now i don’t have the time but i plan to return with my BF. We’ll make cracking shows!
U can use a mask or blur effect
You can but i don’t recommend it if making money is what you want. If i had to choose, i’d pick a mask. There are some girls that use it and i think it’s the better choice of the two.
I want to do it the same but afraid from the ppl to blackmail me … is the mask any good to make extra money or have to get something else
You may try to use a mask. No problem about it. The thing is most viewers like to see girl’s faces, so with a mask expect to make less money. Anyway you can try with one on and if you’re happy with what you’re making, then keep using it.
You can block people from your country or any country for that matter
Just put it over your nose. The eyes and mouth are a requirement to make money. This will still make it hard to make you out.
you can wear a mask and still make money
On Chaturbate, you can block states, provinces or entire countries – block where your other professional life is & broadcast everywhere else!
You can use location blocking or geo blocking!
My bf and I still have regular jobs and anyone who knows us would recognize us. This is why we use geo blocking for the state you live in or province.
We also wear masks but they are tasteful and light, we have seen people wear bank robber masks like full on ski masks, which I thought looked stupid lol.
Just use a wig and glasses, heavy make up different from your regular one. I do IT noone ever foubd out.
I’ve never tried this kind of thing, and i think this is a good chance to try. I’m in college and i need the money. I’m sure i’m not the only one doing it lol
I have over 1000 followers in Chaturbate and im making over $ 300 a day. I’m not a supermodel. My body is quite normal. I just try to offer fun shows and give my viewers what they want ( there are some limits ) and i think they have fun with me and they reward me as well.
I agree, i’m also a broadcaster on Chaturbate and to me is the best cam site by far. I’ve tried many, MFC, Streamate, Bongacams, Cam4, well the lot, and i always come back to Chaturbate. I always make twice in half the time.
Really????? Where you from?
I am going try cam4, cuz better they’ve better translate, i can’t understand english very well…
Thanks for your honesty. I’ve been looking for camsites for a while and you convinced me to try Chaturbate a while ago and i think i can make a lot on it. I made over $ 200 in my first week, with no previous experience. Can’t wait to broadcast some more and see how things go.
Do bbw have a chance on there to make money .
Absolutely! But I recommend labelling your profile as such. It makes sure only people who are seeking that will show up. Which is good for them so they find what they want and don’t waste time on what they don’t, and is good for you because it funnels in the viewers who want to tip you! I truly believe there is an audience for ANYONE on there. Seriously. If porn/camming has taught me anything, it’s that EVERYONE is SOMEONE’S type.
I’m going to try it soon for the first time ever… any tips on how to start ? Anything helps
Dont suck, or do
I see them online all the time Chasity and most look to be doing good however I can’t
confirm what they are making but I will say their rooms get full as well. A lot of guys love BBW, I’m one of them 🙂
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BBW😳😳😳😳😳😳
Hey. I read your post.
Im trying to do the same on chaturbate but Im not sure how to.
Could you help me?
This article is not going to apply in 2020. before 2020, there was no competition in the camming world and this article might have almost been honest for a lot of people, although you still have to be lucky to make that much money for very long. Now there are a huge amount of women who have joined the camming world.
Really? No previous experience? You NEVR masturbated..in your life..until the moment you started to broadcast yourself on Chaturbate? I find that hard to believe..get it? Hard..lol
Anyway, Chaturbate does not allow professionals, so you should give all the money you earned back to the viewers. You hand an unfair advantage, from years and years of pole pounding practice.