Spotify, the world’s leading music and audio streaming platform, has announced a major milestone in its journey to support content creators. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 28, Spotify revealed that it paid out more than $100 million to podcast creators worldwide in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
Spotify Opens Up About Podcast Payouts for the First Time
“For the first time, we’re revealing that Spotify paid out more than $100 million to podcast publishers and podcasters worldwide in Q1 2025,” the company shared in an official blog post.
This marks the first time Spotify has publicly shared its podcast creator payout figures—a move signaling greater transparency and commitment to the creator economy.
Revenue Breakdown and Creator Support Programs
Spotify explained that the $100 million in payouts includes:
- Ad-based revenue
- Earnings from the Spotify Partner Program (launched earlier in 2025 in select markets)
The Spotify Partner Program enables creators to monetize their content more directly, further empowering podcasters and video creators to build sustainable careers on the platform.
Learn more about Spotify’s tools for creators.
A Decade of Podcast Investment Pays Off
Spotify first introduced non-music audio and video content in 2015 and has since invested aggressively in the space. In 2019, the company acquired Gimlet Media, a prominent podcast production company, solidifying its role as a podcasting powerhouse.
According to Spotify, the latest $100 million payout underscores how the platform is becoming a go-to destination not just for listeners—but for creators worldwide.
“This $100 million payout is just one step in that journey. We’ll continue to invest in new tools, resources, and programs to support creators in all formats,” the company said.
Spotify’s Financial Momentum
Spotify’s financial performance has also been strong. In 2024, the Swedish company posted its first annual net profit of €1.1 billion ($1.25 billion). Overall revenue for that year hit €15.7 billion (approximately $17.9 billion).
The company is expected to release its full Q1 2025 earnings report on Tuesday, a move that analysts and investors are closely watching.
Track Spotify’s financial updates on their Investor Relations page.
Spotify’s $100 million podcast payout milestone marks a turning point for content creators in the digital audio space. As the platform continues to roll out monetization tools and global creator programs, the future of podcasting on Spotify looks more lucrative than ever.