Whether you’re in the game to sell your homemade content or just curious about the financial side of Pornhub, you’re likely to bump into some crucial questions.
Few are more pressing than the inquiries about how much Pornhub pays and the nitty-gritty of getting those earnings in your pocket.
If you’re in this boat or simply curious, let’s unpack this intriguing topic!
Various Ways To Make Cash On Pornhub
Pornhub opens up more money-making avenues than your average orgy has participants. We’ll delve into all of them in a bit.
Now, the question of how much porn stars make on the platform isn’t a straightforward answer. It’s a multi-faceted equation, with the biggest variable being — you guessed it — YOU.
So, let’s toss some numbers your way for a ballpark idea. According to Glassdoor, the estimated annual pay for a Pornhub model hovers around $65,000. This figure is the median, derived from salaries reported by users. The total pay range spans from $49,000 to $92,000 per year.
While there are multiple ways to earn on Pornhub, the Model Program stands out as a prime choice for solo, up-and-coming models. It opens up numerous potential income streams, as we’ll break down shortly. Equally crucial, it serves as a launchpad if you’re eyeing a career as a professional adult performer down the line.
Free-To-View Videos
Where there’s content, there are ads. And where there are ads, you get paid based on the number of views and the ad rate.
The performance of the ads on your video determines the ad rate. The better the ads do — more clicks, more sales — the more you’ll rake in.
For a benchmark, in 2021, Pornhub’s average RPM (revenue per mile, or earnings from 1000 views) was $0.66. Now, that might sound a bit on the low side, but remember, the site pulls in almost 3 billion visits monthly.
You only need a fraction of that traffic to swing by your content to start raking in the dough. Once you do, you’ll be grinning ear to ear like an Instagram model who just hit it off with a Fortune 500 CEO.
Adding A Download Option
By jumping into the Model Program and opting for this route, you’re diving into a sweet double-dip: ad revenue and direct sales. To get the ball rolling for a video, head to its settings and flip the switch on the paid downloads option.
When this setting is in play, users can watch it for free (with ads), but they also have the option to buy it at a price you set. You pocket 65%, and Pornhub takes the rest. Double the fun, double the cash!
Modelhub
Modelhub, Pornhub’s sibling site, is the tailored haven for creators, and it’s no shocker that it’s become the planet’s speediest adult marketplace.
Here, you can set up your online shop, peddle your adult content or merchandise, and set your own prices. The cherry on top? You pocket a cool 65% of your earnings. Sweet deal!
Pornhub Premium
When you’re in the uploading groove, you can check the Viewable on Premium box, making your videos exclusively available to premium members. While there are fewer premium users compared to the freebies, the payoff per view is substantially higher:
- Pornhub Premium: $45 per 1,000 views
- Pornhub: $0.64 per 1,000 views
It’s the premium lane for premium returns!
Made-To-Order Videos
When fans come knocking, asking you to turn their fantasy into a video reality, why turn them away? Of course, they’ll have to pay for the pleasure, and guess what? You’re the one setting the price.
With total creative control in your hands, this is a fantastic option. If someone suggests something you’re not comfortable with, a simple “no” does the trick.
Once more, you’re in charge of the pricing, and you pocket a handsome 65% of it. For a deeper dive into custom videos, head over here or check out this tutorial. It’s your show, your rules!
Fan Club
The Fan Club on Pornhub offers an exclusive peek into premium content reserved for the eyes of its members. Subscribers get the VIP treatment with access to exclusive videos, photos, text posts, and the luxury of one-on-one messaging.
It’s akin to OnlyFans, so if you’ve got an account there, double-dip by posting your content on both platforms. If you don’t have one, mull over starting an OnlyFans account, getting verified, and pulling in more cash for the same hustle.
This is a stellar way to navigate those initial stages that most new models have to go through.
When it comes to charging for membership, you’ve got a range from $0.99 to $99. After Pornhub takes its cut and processes the fees, you’ll be left with a solid 80%. It’s your Fan Club, your rules, and your earnings!
Awards & Contests
Monthly contests on Pornhub bring an exciting twist to the scene. Models can throw their hat in the ring by submitting a themed entry each month. The top dogs bag some serious cash ($3,000, $2,000, $1,000), and the top 50 videos earn the spotlight on Pornhub’s homepage the next month.
But hold on, that’s not the only contest on Pornhub. There are also the Models of the Month and Models of the Year competitions.
Models face off in two arenas — amateur and professional. The rewards depend on your category:
Models of the Month:
- Amateur Model of the Month: $1,000
- Professional Model of the Month: $1,000
- Amateur Newcomer of the Month: $500
- Professional Newcomer of the Month: $500
Models of the Year:
- Amateur Model of the Year: $10,000
- Professional Model of the Year: $10,000
- Amateur Newcomer of the Year: $5,000
- Professional Newcomer of the Year: $5,000
Newcomers are those who hopped on the model payment program in the past six months. If you’re fuzzy about whether you’re an amateur or pro, just check your model payment program status.
To take a shot at the yearly showdown, you’ll need to snag a victory in the corresponding monthly contest. Winners are chosen based on their monthly or yearly performance, factoring in earnings, video uploads and ratings, and profile page performance. It’s a fierce battle for the top spot!
Pornhub also rewards the top videos of every month and year, with the monthly top 10 getting between $50 and $500 and the annual top 10 getting between $250 and $5000.
Getting more views is the name of the game if you want to win these prizes, so get ready to rack up as many of those as you can!
Tips
If you hit the right notes with your fans, they might tip you through your Pornhub or Modelhub profile. In this scenario, you pocket a solid 80% of the tip amount (5% goes to Pornhub, and 15% covers processing fees).
Tips not only stack up nicely but are also hassle-free to accumulate and use. Unlike a stripper dealing with a pile of singles at the end of the day, you can manage your tips with ease. It’s a win-win!
Referrals
Once you’re a verified model, you snag a unique referral code and URL after that first sweet payment. So, if you’ve got pals itching to dive into the world of Pornhub creation, share the love!
When they sign up using your referral code and bless the platform with two unique and verified videos, you’re in for a treat — a cool $50. The best part? There’s no cap on how many people you can invite, and the payout stays the same. It’s the more, the merrier, and the richer!
Pornhub Partners
Pornhub’s algorithm does a little dance and automatically cherry-picks certain videos to export to YouPorn, Redtube, and Tube8. The earnings from these platforms join the party and combine with the rest of your monthly income.
Now, if you’re feeling a bit camera-shy about your content popping up on other sites, fret not. You can opt out of this feature in your Model Settings. But, truth be told, there’s no real reason to skip out, as you’d just be leaving some extra cash on the table.
Here’s a heads-up, though — these partner websites have a different way of counting their views compared to Pornhub. So, if you spot some quirks in your earnings tab, don’t panic. It’s not a bug, it’s just part of the feature set. Keep the cash flowing!
Animation
Whether it’s real or rendered, a well-crafted piece of anatomy, be it a captivating phallus or a delightful pair of breasts, is a surefire way to fill your coffers. And the earning rates back this claim, standing tall and equal for both animated and live-action videos.
For those with a flair for the animated naughty bits, there’s no better spot to cash in on those creative skills. And even if you’re not the Walt Disney of the adult industry but fancy giving it a shot, check out this tutorial for a guiding hand. It’s your chance to turn those fantasies into a lucrative reality!
Gaming
Not all games are for the kiddos. Grown-ups with a bit of a lustful streak are diving into them too, especially when a real-life playmate isn’t in the cards.
If you’re a PC gamer and love your playtime, here’s a golden chance to earn without breaking a sweat. Just pick a saucy game, fire it up, and capture your gameplay with some recording software.
Sure, you can’t toss this footage onto YouTube or Twitch, but fear not — Pornhub is ready and waiting. They’ll not only welcome your gaming escapades but also throw some cash your way, just like they would for any other tantalizing content. It’s time to turn your gaming skills into some adult-friendly coin!
Additional Ideas
If you’ve got a knack for hacking, there’s a way to make some serious cash without shedding a layer. Enter the Bug Bounty Program — it pays you to spot system vulnerabilities and exploits on sites within the Pornhub network. Your payout depends on the severity of each bug, ranging from a cool $50 to a whopping $5,000.
Another route is going exclusive with Pornhub. Toggle that option in your Model Settings, and you’ll enjoy a sweet 5% boost in ad revenue. But that’s not all; there are other perks like having your content featured in the Exclusive category and gaining access to a fully automated copyright protection system.
This system keeps an eye out for your work on free sites (outside the Pornhub network) and sends out DMCA takedown notices to protect your content.
Feel like selling your content elsewhere? No problem. Just remember, it can’t be free. And if you ever change your mind, opting out is always an option.
For porn companies or studio owners, there’s the Content Partner Program. Unlike the Model Program, this one caters specifically to studios with paysites. As a partner, you get a customized channel, a slice of Pornhub’s homepage spotlight, and some free ad space.
Your content gets showcased to other users, driving traffic back to your paysite and potentially converting users into paying members. Just note this program doesn’t offer compensation based on views. It’s all about the partnership perks!
Getting Paid
Once you’ve hit the $100 mark on Pornhub, it’s time to cash in those earnings. Let’s walk through the withdrawal options, so you can choose the method that fits your style.
Direct Deposit
If you’re residing in one of the following countries, Pornhub can smoothly transfer your funds electronically to your bank:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- USA
All your hard-earned cash is initially calculated in USD and then converted into your local currency. For those in Canada or using Euros, conversion rates are sourced from Xe during the payment processing phase.
A word to the wise before making that withdrawal — double-check that the address you provide for the deposit matches the country you set for your account. Mismatched details can lead to unnecessary hiccups.
SEPA
SEPA, the Single Euro Payments Area, is exclusively available to models operating from certain European countries. Unfortunately, this doesn’t include the USA or Canada, but if you happen to call the Vatican home, you’re in luck.
The parallels with the direct deposit option go beyond the list of eligible countries. Your earnings tab will continue to use USD, and before paying you, Pornhub will handle the conversion using Xe.
For a seamless experience, make sure to:
- Match the address of the beneficiary with the one listed in your Model Settings.
- Add the correct code of your bank, which you can find here.
This process is so straightforward; the “SE” in SEPA might as well stand for super easy.
Paper Check
You can utilize the check payment method worldwide, with the exception of North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and the Crimea region. However, the payment must be in USD.
Pornhub takes a more traditional route with this method by physically mailing your check. The time it takes for you to receive it depends on your location. Keep in mind that you can’t track this payment method, so you won’t be able to monitor its progress.
If you’re concerned about the discreetness of this payment method, worry not. They send the check in a discreet manner, without any mention of Pornhub or adult entertainment.
Paxum
Paxum is a popular solution for many adult content creators, as highlighted in our dedicated guide on the topic. If you haven’t signed up with them yet, you can create either a personal or business account.
The business account is geared towards companies issuing mass payouts, so unless that describes you, opt for the personal account. To set up a personal account, you’ll need to provide the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Nationality
- Email address
- Photo ID
- Proof of address
Once you’ve completed the Paxum registration, link your account in Pornhub’s settings. There, you’ll be required to provide the account’s email address and the beneficiary’s (typically your) full name and date of birth.
Note: If you’re not the beneficiary, you’ll need to add the beneficiary as an additional performer. Check Pornhub’s Help Center for step-by-step instructions on how to do that.
Cosmo
Cosmo Payment allows you to withdraw cash from your local ATM, make purchases with debit and credit cards, and directly transfer funds to your bank account.
It’s available globally, with ongoing efforts to expand its coverage to more countries.
If you don’t have a Cosmo account, you can sign up for one here. Once you’ve successfully registered and verified your Cosmo account, it’s time to set things up on Pornhub.
To do so, navigate to your Model Settings and choose Cosmo as your preferred payment method. Then, enter the 9-digit SAN number provided by Cosmo to link your account, and you’ll be all set.
Crypto
Cryptocurrency differs notably from other payment options offered by Pornhub. It only exists digitally and relies on cryptography, rather than banks, to secure transactions.
This can be advantageous as it ensures anonymity, but it may also be a drawback depending on your comfort level with the often volatile nature of cryptocurrencies.
In practice, the amount you receive from Pornhub in cryptocurrency can vary significantly due to the live exchange rate they use at the point of execution.
This moment of execution is determined by internal processes and is not influenced by market value or other external factors. While Pornhub is not attempting to deceive you, predicting how rates will change until you receive your payment is uncertain.
To use this option, you’ll need a valid USDT or Verge wallet ID. If you require assistance in preparing your wallet, refer to these instructions for TRON and Verge, respectively.
Setting Payments Up
Ensuring that all your payment details are correctly set up is crucial.
To initiate this process, you must choose your account type: Individual or Business. If you select Individual and are both the account holder and payment beneficiary (the individual receiving the payments), you are all set.
However, if someone else or a business is to receive the money, Pornhub will require additional information about them.
If you recently joined the Model Program or are awaiting application processing, you can only designate yourself as the payment beneficiary for the time being.
Once your application is approved, you can upload identification documents for any additional performers or the payment beneficiary, similar to the process for Paxum.
Once completed, they will appear on the list of beneficiary names and can receive payments accordingly. Now, let’s delve into the conditions for getting paid.
Individual Account Requirements
The process is quite straightforward. You need to fill out a simple form.
Start by providing the first and last name of the person who will receive the payments. If the name on your account doesn’t match the name of the payment beneficiary, you should contact Pornhub.
If the payment beneficiary is the same as the account holder (presumably you), Pornhub will automatically use the address they have on file for them.
However, if the beneficiary is an additional performer, you’ll need to provide their address and phone number. Ensure that you fill out all the required fields accurately.
Business Account Requirements
If you choose the business account option, you’ll need to provide the following information:
- Business or company name
- Business registration number (BRN) or company number
- Owner’s (or business representative’s) name
- The business’ registered address (plus phone number)
Make sure to accurately fill out all the required fields. Double-check everything to ensure a smooth process without any hiccups.
How Often You’ll Get Paid
Getting money from Pornhub is like clocking your period — it happens once a month, and any delays are not your friend.
Jokes aside, you need to hit the $100 threshold to get your payout. If you fall short in one round, don’t stress — the leftovers roll over to the next.
Payouts from Pornhub roll in during the first week of each month. The speed of your cash landing in your account depends on your chosen payment method.
Now, sometimes Pornhub might shoot you an email asking for a bit more info to smoothen out the payment process. If that email hits your inbox, be quick on the draw. The faster you drop the needed details, the faster they can sort things out.
Processing Times
This part is as simple as ABC. Checks are the odd ones out, showing up fashionably late between the 3rd and 4th week of the month.
All the other moolah hits your account in the 2nd or 3rd week, right on time.
Thinking of flipping your payment method? No biggie, just cruise over to your Model Settings. Just be sure to lock in the change before the month waves goodbye, or your cash might take a detour you weren’t planning.
When You’ll Get Paid
Once your earnings jump on the pending train, the countdown kicks off. How long you twiddle your thumbs depends on the payment method you’ve got cozy with:
- Checks: Buckle up for a 2 to 4-week joyride.
- Direct deposit, SEPA, Paxum, Cosmo, Crypto: Count on a 7 to 10 business day rollercoaster.
For a real-world example, let’s say you’re rocking Paxum, and your earnings get the “pending” stamp on Friday, February 5th. Now, cue the drumroll — your payday is cruising between the 14th and the 19th. Yup, those dates squeeze into the 7 to 10 business day window.
Note: Checks and direct deposits might dance to a different beat based on where you or your friendly neighborhood bank is located.
Finishing Words
Curious about the cash flow at Pornhub and how to snag your share? Well, grab your camera, it’s showtime — Pornhub doesn’t sprinkle money like confetti on its own!
Ready to dive into the deets on how much green you can snag and the steps to rake it in? Time to turn that curiosity into content!
