Medium Partner Program lets you earn money from writing articles on the platform. Instead of building your own blog and fighting for Google traffic, you publish directly on Medium, where a built-in audience of millions already exists. You get paid based on how long Medium members spend reading your content, not just clicks. Some writers earn a few hundred dollars monthly writing about topics they genuinely know well. The real advantage is the low barrier to entry, no website, no technical setup, just writing. The more consistently you publish quality content in less competitive niches, the better your earnings get over time.
How You Make Money
You publish articles on Medium and earn a share of membership revenue based on reading time from paying Medium subscribers.
Payment Method
Stripe (linked bank account or debit card)
Withdrawal Speed
Monthly, paid out around the 8th of each month
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate (writing skills required)
Pros
1. Built-in audience means you don't have to build traffic from scratch like a blog
2. Free to join the Partner Program with no upfront costs
3. Articles can keep earning passively for months or years after publishing
4. Great for building a writing portfolio and personal brand simultaneously
5. You own your content and can republish it elsewhere if needed
Cons
1. Earnings are entirely unpredictable and depend on member engagement
2. Top writers earn well but average earnings per article are modest
3. Medium can change its algorithm or payment model, which has happened before
4. Articles behind the paywall can limit your reach to non-paying readers
Best For
Writers who want to earn from their content without the setup and maintenance of running their own blog
