Onlyfans Outshines Tech Titans With $37.6M Revenue Per Employee – Plus $25B Paid To Creators!

  • By Riley
  • Oct. 24, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

OnlyFans: The Undisputed Champion of Revenue Per Employee

Move over, Silicon Valley – there’s a new player in town, and it’s playing to win! OnlyFans, the London-based subscription platform known for its spicy content and diverse creator base, has just been crowned the global leader in revenue per full-time employee. According to a sizzling report by Variety and Multiples, shared on X by financial firm Barchart, this underdog is outperforming tech behemoths like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft with ease.

Here’s the tea: OnlyFans pulls in a staggering $37.6 million per employee. Compare that to NVIDIA’s $3.6 million, Apple’s $2.4 million, or Meta’s $2.2 million, and you’ll see why jaws are dropping. Even heavyweights like Alphabet ($1.9 million), OpenAI ($1.1 million), and Amazon ($0.4 million) can’t keep up with this lean, mean, money-making machine.

What’s their secret sauce? With just 42 employees, OnlyFans keeps its team tight and strategic, focusing on a business model that maximizes creator payouts and platform commissions. Talk about working smarter, not harder!

Creators Cash In Big – $25 Billion and Counting!

But it’s not just the platform that’s rolling in dough – OnlyFans creators are laughing all the way to the bank. Since launching in 2016, the platform has paid out a mind-blowing $25 billion to its community of content makers, spanning adult stars, athletes, musicians, and comedians. That’s right, billion with a ‘B’!

“We’re incredibly proud to have paid out $25 billion to creators since 2016. Unlike many tech companies focused on profit, we’re creating real wealth for others, and seeing the difference it makes in their lives is what drives us,” said Keily Blair, CEO of OnlyFans, in a recent Bloomberg interview posted on YouTube.

OnlyFans operates by taking a 20 percent cut of all subscriptions, tips, and pay-per-view content – think steamy videos, exclusive photos, and flirty chats. This model not only fuels the platform’s revenue but empowers creators to monetize their talents directly with fans. It’s a win-win, and the numbers prove it.

A Global Phenomenon with American Flair

While OnlyFans proudly waves its British flag, CEO Keily Blair admits the platform has a distinctly American personality – and the revenue to match. The majority of their earnings stream in from the United States, where both user spending and creator income continue to skyrocket. “It’s our biggest user base by far,” Blair noted, hinting at the cultural appetite for subscription content across the pond.

That said, don’t count out the Brits – there’s a healthy contingent of UK subscribers and creators quietly making waves on the platform. Blair playfully pointed out that many Brits might not admit to being part of the OnlyFans fam, but the numbers don’t lie. It’s a cheeky little secret across the Atlantic!

From London to Los Angeles, OnlyFans is connecting creators with global fanbases, offering tools to innovate, disrupt, and reinvent themselves. Whether it’s a fitness trainer in Nigeria building a following or a lingerie model targeting Western markets, the platform’s reach is as diverse as its content.

OnlyFans in Nigeria: A Quiet but Growing Force

Speaking of Nigeria, OnlyFans is carving out a unique space in the country’s digital landscape. While often tied to adult content worldwide, the platform is gaining traction among Nigerian creators – from erotic influencers to fitness gurus – who are tapping into lucrative markets in the US, UK, and beyond. It’s a controversial topic locally, but the potential for financial independence is hard to ignore.

For many of these creators, OnlyFans offers a way to connect with audiences where subscription-based content is more widely embraced. It’s a hustle that’s paying off, even if it’s often kept on the down-low. As the platform’s global influence grows, expect to see more Nigerian talents joining the ranks of OnlyFans stars.

So, whether you’re a subscriber, a creator, or just curious about the hype, one thing’s clear: OnlyFans isn’t just a platform – it’s a cultural and financial powerhouse. With $37.6 million per employee and $25 billion paid to creators, they’re rewriting the rules of the digital game. Who’s ready to subscribe to this success story?

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Riley Monroe is a sharp-tongued pop culture journalist with a love for the glitz, the gossip, and everything viral. Known for her playful charm and blonde bombshell energy, Riley brings the juiciest OnlyFans scoops, TikTok dramas, and social media scandals straight to your screen -always with a wink and a headline you can’t resist. Whether it’s backstage tea or influencer breakups, Riley knows how to keep it light, bold, and addictive.

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