Reddit Contributor Program Payout Calculator
Estimate your Reddit Contributor Program cash payout based on karma tier, monthly Gold awards received, and Reddit's payout processing fees.
Reddit Contributor Program Payout Formula
Reddit's Contributor Program converts Gold awards received on your posts and comments into cash. The per-Gold rate depends on your karma tier over the trailing 12 months: standard Contributors (100–4,999 karma) earn $0.90 per Gold, while Top Contributors (5,000+ karma) earn $1.00 per Gold. A flat processing fee plus a percentage fee is deducted from each payout.
If you receive fewer than 10 Gold awards in a month, or your balance is below the $10 minimum cashout threshold, your earnings roll over to the next month instead of being paid out.
How to Use the Reddit Contributor Program Payout Calculator
Select your karma tier
Choose 'Contributor' if you earned 100–4,999 karma in the last 12 months, or 'Top Contributor' if you earned 5,000+ karma.
Enter your monthly Gold awards received
Total count of Gold awards given to your posts and comments during the month. You need at least 10 to qualify for a payout that month.
Review the per-Gold rate
Contributors earn $0.90 per Gold; Top Contributors earn $1.00 per Gold.
Adjust the payout processing fee if needed
The default models Reddit's reported flat fee plus percentage fee deducted from each cashout.
Click Calculate
View your gross earnings, processing fee, and net payout, along with an eligibility check against the $10 minimum cashout and 10-Gold monthly threshold.
Real-World Scenario Example
"A Top Contributor (5,000+ karma) receives 50 Gold awards in a month, earning $1.00 per Gold, with Reddit's standard $2.25 + 0.25% processing fee."
Inputs
Result
Gross earnings of $50.00. Processing fee is $2.25 + ($50 × 0.25%) = $2.375 ≈ $2.38. Net payout is about $47.62, which clears both the 10-Gold and $10 minimum thresholds.
Important Disclaimer
All figures are estimates based on publicly reported Reddit Contributor Program rates and fees, which may vary by region and change at Reddit's discretion. Check the Reddit Help Center for the latest official terms before relying on these figures.
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