How to Make $100k a Month on OnlyFans

One of the ways you can make $100K a month on OnlyFans is by supercharging your chatting business. Read on to learn more tips.

Making six figures a month on OnlyFans may just be every creator's dream on the platform.

While it isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, many adult content creators are cashing in on their spicy side.

Want to know how to earn $100,000 and see if you're up for the challenge? Read on to learn more.

Is It Possible to Make $100K/Mo on OnlyFans?

OnlyFans creators can earn $100,000 in net monthly income—that is, after OnlyFans takes their 20% commission.^[1] This would usually put them at the top 0.01%, which is an extraordinary achievement by any means.

But, let's face it: creators who go on OnlyFans are likely taking the adult route. And with over 3 million creators worldwide,^[2] the competition is fiercer than ever.

Does that mean OnlyFans is still a viable source of mega income? It could be, especially for creators like Kazumi, who remains successful on the platform.

In 2022, she spoke about earning up to $300k monthly on OnlyFans.^[3] According to her, most of this income comes from her direct messages, where she sells PPV (Pay-Per-View) content.

Her OnlyFans subscription, which she offers at a maximum discount for new subscribers, is also a big contributor to her earnings.

How Does OnlyFans Work?

OnlyFans provides a platform for self-expression, where you may not only showcase your content but also directly monetize it with your subscribers.

To sign up as a creator, you need to be verified first by submitting personally identifying information, such as a valid ID with a photo and a bank account in your name. OnlyFans is very strict about this.

Once approved, you can set up your online profile and post content, such as pictures, videos, and other media directly on your OnlyFans page.

You may activate your subscription as paid, where users must pay to access your content. Offering a free page can also be a strategic option.

And now for the fun part.

How to Make $100K per Month on OnlyFans

Although it may only be the best scenario for most, some creators are said to have earned a monthly OnlyFans income of $100,000, even more.

Here are seven monetization methods and techniques and how they can help you achieve your $100K monthly goal on OnlyFans.

Advertise on social media platforms

Promoting your OnlyFans using other social media platforms is perhaps the most important task you must do to achieve success in this space. However, ideally, a considerable pre-existing social media following may be necessary.

While nothing is impossible, it is usually very difficult to grow on OnlyFans without it. Call it a head-start.

Note that you are not searchable on OnlyFans—it's just designed that way. There's no search button where anyone can type your name, and your page will appear.

Since you can't rely on OnlyFans itself to get noticed, you have to spread your wings by tapping all your other social media pages. Ultimately, they will be the starting point of your sales funnel.

Here are a few ways you can start using TikTok and Instagram:

• Post different SFW (safe-for-work) content regularly.
  The irony is that TikTok and Instagram do not welcome adult themes that are often associated with OnlyFans creators. Nevertheless, they can be the biggest traffic drivers to your OnlyFans page.

• Use a pass-through account.
  You can't simply post your OnlyFans link on your TikTok and Instagram profile pages. You may need a link aggregator like Linktree or Beacons, or a SFW social media page.
  Case in point: Popular OnlyFans model Monica Huldt. She made the mistake of putting her OnlyFans link on her Instagram profile, causing her page to be taken down. So, she had to rebuild her following from scratch and has since used more discreet ways to promote her OnlyFans.

  With TikTok, direct them to your Instagram page first. And then, post your link aggregator (which has your OnlyFans link) on your Instagram profile.

• Offer an introductory subscription fee on OnlyFans.
  The maximum discount you can offer is 90%.^[4] Thus, new subscribers may pay as low as $3, at least for the first month or so.

Like other money-making art forms, create promotional content that's super-engaging and share-worthy. Think viral marketing.

Keep an eye on what's trending, whether it's a hot topic, a popular song, or the latest memes. See how you can jump in on the action.

Advertising your OnlyFans on your social media accounts is a great way to kill two birds with one stone.

By posting content frequently and consistently, you not only direct your followers to your OnlyFans but also increase your stronghold on your social media channels. 

Grow a paying fanbase

Whether you have a free or paid page, you have to gain fans who are willing to pay your subscription and/or paywalled content. They also need to be generous enough to throw in a tip or two every now and then.

OnlyFans sets the minimum subscription amount for a paid page to $4.99.^[6] This means you will literally have to rack up 20,000 paying fans to reach a $100,000 gross monthly income based on subscriptions alone.

Perhaps the $100K question is, how do you get to 20,000 paid subs? That may entail serious marketing, shameless promotion, and a dash of luck. Plus, you need to create high-quality content—lots of it.

Conversely, you can have fewer paying subscribers and still make good money. To reach a high-income goal, you must either increase your subscription price or actively upsell your PPVs.

Or maybe have a few generous fans willing to pay for your exclusive content at every turn!

Nonetheless, to stay on top of your money game, focus more on drawing in new paying fans than worrying about keeping your existing base (although that's important, too).

If you want to raise your fee, make sure it won't throw off potential fans because they can't afford it. But there is a method to the madness.

Set subscription tiers

How do you cater to different fans? One way is to set up different OnlyFans pages to ensure all types of fans are covered. It can also supercharge your earning potential on the platform by providing a step closer to your target monthly income of $100K.

Successful creators usually have at least two OnlyFans accounts, which are free and paid pages. This can broaden your potential audience, leaving no stone unturned.

Other creators may have 3 accounts by adding a VIP page. See the differences below:

Free page
New creators often use a "freemium" page to introduce their content to fans. Without the subscription fee, it helps grow your fanbase much faster.

Aside from tipping, you can make money on your free page by posting paid content as well.

Avoid clickbait captions. Instead, be precise with what your fans are getting. This way, you'll know the niches that sell and build up from there.

Paid page
Paid subscriptions often comprise at least 50% of your earnings on OnlyFans.

Some argue that even if you are a new creator, offering a paid page right away would be a better strategy. It guarantees your income for the active month or subscription bundle (3 months, 6 months, or 1 year).

VIP page
If you can provide more premium content than what you already offer on your paid page, this could be your second, third, or maybe your only page (pun intended). Creators usually price theirs from $30 to a max of $50 per monthly subscription.

Interact with fans through texting

OnlyFans texting/chatting is a great way to connect with fans and give them a unique experience. You can engage with them on a more personal level, build relationships, and provide even more exclusive content you hope they will enjoy.

The best part is that you can actually charge them extra for it!

Many creators have made this service one of their major income streams, as it can be very lucrative.

Here's how texting can become your gravy train:

• Create a "texting package" consisting of purely texts or one that has photos and videos.
  
• Send your fans a DM inviting them to buy your texting package.

You can curate different texting scenarios, creating templates that you inject into free-flowing conversations whenever applicable.

Strategically, you can unleash a series of PPV unlocks that your fan must opt-in to view pieces of content in ascending fashion. Here, your media content starts at a base price, which increases with the succeeding ones.

It's crucial for you to be naturally engaging in your interactions to attract fans and get them to pay for extra offerings like these.

Conquer your niche

To earn six figures on OnlyFans per month, you have to be willing to experiment. Try everything until you hit a niche you can excel in and make the most money from.

This niche could be about fitness, a certain lifestyle, or an adult theme you can build your brand around. If it's something that aligns with your passions and resonates with your target audience, the better.

A well-defined brand identity helps potential fans understand what you offer and why they should subscribe to your content over others. Take, for instance, young OnlyFans creator Nicole.

She may dabble in adult content, but she uses her girly yet athletic persona in her promotional posts on social media.^[10] Her content often features her jumping around and doing acrobatic flips in a skirt.

While being the best in your niche has financial benefits, leave some room for flexibility. How? Check out this next tip.

Fulfill custom content requests

Since reaching a $100K monthly income on OnlyFans isn't a cakewalk, adding custom content or "customs" to your monetization tools makes perfect sense. This helps rookie creators get noticed and jump-start their earnings simultaneously.

Custom content is based on your requesting subscriber's preferences, which could be something specific about your picture or video. Because it's bespoke in nature, it's usually more expensive compared to your PPVs, given the time, effort, and exclusivity it requires.

If it's a video, you can charge by the minute and set a minimum number of minutes per request.

Also, let your fans know when you are open to custom requests and how many you can accommodate. This is helpful, especially when you have a target income for a given period.

One more thing: You can actually resell your customs! Although you are doing one specifically for a paying fan, it doesn't mean they will own that content. Actually, it's still yours.

You can get creative by chopping it up into clips as long as it's not named (saying the fan's name in the video). And voila, you have another paywalled post you can make money from!

Treat it as a business

Some creators begin their OnlyFans journey as a side gig, keeping their day job as their buffer. Only once it exceeds your income expectations can you think about going full-time.

You may choose to remain independent and continue doing everything on your own. However, you might see your income plateau, if not decrease, after some time. Worse, you could experience burnout.

Maybe it's time to take your creator job to greater heights and treat it as a professional business. Take inspiration from OnlyFans superstar Bryce Adams.

Bryce runs a well-oiled machine with a team that ensures efficiency in all their processes and maximizes earnings.

Her chatters use special software that captures data from her fan interactions, helping them generate templates of personalized responses. This means they can reply faster to DMs, which boosts their sales exponentially.

Bryce is said to make $10 million annually.^[12]

With the amount of cash you can potentially earn on OnlyFans, you probably thought about this question.

Do OnlyFans creators have to file taxes?

OnlyFans income is work income, so you must declare it when filing your taxes in the US. The same will likely apply to creators from other countries as well.

For US creators, you can easily download Form-1099 on your OnlyFans dashboard under the Bank section of your app.^[13] If you made more than $600 a year, this will be mailed out to you by January 31.^[14] It's already filled out with your earnings for the given taxable year.

Such earnings may be subject to taxation by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), whether they amount to $100 or $100K a month or even more. How much you'll pay will depend on your business structure, which dictates your tax bracket and deductibles.

Meanwhile, OnlyFans creators are considered self-employed and may register as sole proprietors or as LLCs. Alanah recommends setting up the latter to separate your business from your personal affairs.^[15]

You can write off your OnlyFans expenses, like clothes you use during your content creation, and deduct gas expenses incurred when going from one location to another.

In any case, consult an accountant or lawyer to help you decide which option is best for you and assist you in the process.

Can You Make $100K a Month Anonymously?

Making $100,000 on OnlyFans as a faceless creator is possible but likely much more difficult to achieve than for someone who doesn't hide their mug in their posts.

Several anonymous OnlyFans influencers have shared that they are earning a considerable amount despite not showing their faces at all.

One no-face OnlyFans creator, who goes by the name of Emma Claire, came with her "receipts." She briefly showed her Form-1099, which revealed an annual income of a little over $1 million in 2023.^[16]

Emma maintains a free page with over 350,000 fans and a paid page, on which she charges her subscribers $10.99 a month.

If being a faceless OnlyFans creator can still be financially rewarding, is it also true for male creators? The answer is up next.

Can guys earn 6 figures monthly on OnlyFans?

While women have obviously dominated the platform, it's not impossible for male creators to thrive on OnlyFans and earn $100K per month or more. In fact, a few may already have. One example is Reno Gold. In 2020, he claimed to have made 6 figures in one month.^[18].

Notably, this was a time when OnlyFans boomed. Many creators earned ridiculous amounts of money making adult content in the comfort of their homes.

Tyga is one of the celebrities who famously turned to OnlyFans at this time and supposedly made millions during his tenure.^[19]

But fast-forward to 2024, and it isn't known if some men still earn $100K a month on the platform.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, $100,000 is not easy money to have but not entirely impossible to earn in a month on OnlyFans.

By advertising on your social media platforms, growing your fanbase, and setting your subscription tiers, among other tips, you can eventually turn your OnlyFans presence into a highly lucrative venture. Good luck!

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