Sophie Rain, a prominent model and social media influencer, stunned her followers earlier today by sharing a screenshot of her OnlyFans earnings. The post, uploaded to X (formerly known as Twitter), revealed that Rain made an astonishing $43.4 million in the past year. Alongside the screenshot, she captioned her tweet, “thankful for one year on here .”
Rain’s disclosure has sparked renewed debate about how much money content creators can make on OnlyFans, a subscription-based platform and creator economy. A number of creators have reported eye-popping earnings, but industry data underlines how varied those earnings really are.
Breaking Down OnlyFans Earnings
Last week, OnlyFans parent company, Fenix International, filed its UK regulatory report, offering a glimpse into the platform’s 2023 financials (up until November). The filing revealed significant growth:
- Creator Accounts: Increased 29%, from 3.2 million to 4.1 million.
- Fan Accounts: Grew 28%, from 239,000 to 305,000.
- Gross Payments: Rose by $1 billion, from $5.6 billion in 2022 to $6.6 billion in 2023.
Despite the platform’s explosive growth, the average creator’s earnings remain modest. Variety calculated that OnlyFans creators collectively netted $5.32 billion in 2023, which translates to an average yearly payout of $1,300 per creator. This figure factors in all creators, including those who are inactive or earn minimal income.
How Does the Money Flow?
OnlyFans allows creators to keep 80% of their earnings, while the platform retains a 20% cut. Fenix International’s 2023 financial report showed that OnlyFans generated $1.3 billion in revenue—a $217 million increase from the previous year. Profit before tax stood at $658 million.
The platform’s sole shareholder, Leonid Radvinsky, reaped immense benefits. According to The Telegraph, he received $472 million in dividends last year alone. In contrast, the average creator earned significantly less, highlighting the platform’s stark wealth gap.
Rain’s Success Among Few
Sophie Rain’s $43.4 million earnings underscore the disparities on OnlyFans. While her income places her among the platform’s elite earners, her story is far from typical. For most creators, OnlyFans is a supplemental source of income, not a financial windfall.
