In 2025, Medium remains a strong platform for writers, bloggers, and thought leaders who are interested in making money by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and ideas. Whether you are beginning or looking to scale, this article takes you through it step by step.
What Is Medium & Why It Pays Writers?
Medium is a reader-supported site where good content gets rewarded. You earn money through the Medium Partner Program when Medium members read and interact with your stories.
You earn money through
Reading time
Engagement (claps, highlights)
Followers growth
Referrals and memberships
Who Should Use Medium to Earn Money?
Freelance writers
Bloggers
Niche experts (e.g., finance, tech, self-help)
Storytellers
Side hustlers and students
Content creators building personal brands
Step-by-Step Guide to Earn Money on Medium in 2025
1. Sign up for a Free Medium Account
Visit Medium.com and register with your Google, Apple, or email account. Create your profile:
Use a clear headshot
Write an engaging bio
Connect your social handles or website
2. Sign up for the Medium Partner Program
Sign up for the Partner Program to begin earning. Eligibility requirements:
1 published story
100 followers
Live in a participating country (Pakistan is a participating country in 2025)
Comply with Medium’s guidelines
Partner Program Sign-up
3. Choose a Profitable Niche (2025 Trends)
Hottest Niches in 2025
Why They’re Profitable
AI & Tech Innovation
High reader interest + premium audience
Productivity & Mindfulness
Evergreen and shareable
Finance & Investing
High-paying & long reader sessions
Freelancing & Remote Work
Growing market post-COVID & AI surge
Health & Wellness
Continues to trend with lifestyle content
Tip: Stay focused. Write regularly within 1-2 niches to establish authority.
4. Write Viral-Ready, SEO-Optimized Content
Use Magnetic Headlines:
Examples:
“10 AI Tools That Will Make Your Job Obsolete (And How to Get Ahead)”
“Why Most Writers Suck on Medium — And How to Not Be One”
Article Structure That Works:
Hook introduction (2–3 lines max)
Clear subheadings
Real-life illustrations
Storytelling + value
Call-to-action (CTA): “Follow for more,” etc.
Use Keywords (for Google traffic):
Utilize Low Competition + High Search keywords through tools such as Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, or SurferSEO.
5. Post on High-Traffic Medium Publications
Publish articles within large Medium pubs.
The Best Medium Publications (2025):
Publication Name\tNiche\tFollowers
Better Humans\tSelf-Improvement\t500K +
Better Programming\tTech/AI\t400K +
Start it Up\tBusiness/Startups\t700K +
Mind Cafe\tPsychology & Lifestyle 650K +
Pro Tip: Submit your stories to 1–2 publications per week and grow faster.
6. Monetize with Referrals (Medium Boosts)
In 2025, Medium pays you 50% recurring commission for every member you refer ($2.5/month).
Share your unique referral link at the end of each article
Promote on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit, or YouTube
Add to your blog, email newsletter, or social bio
Example: Refer 100 members → $250/month passive income
7. Scale Followers to Increase Income
Post 2–3 times per week
Engage with comments
Follow other authors in your space
Cross-promote on X, Threads, Quora
Authors with 10K+ followers tend to earn $1,000–$10,000+/month
8. Repurpose Content Across Platforms
Don’t keep your content confined to Medium. Diversify your income:
Platform Repurpose Idea
YouTube Turn stories into explainer videos
LinkedIn
Post summaries or summary threads
Quora
Answer similar questions, backlink
Email List
Weekly newsletter with your posts
How Much Can You Make on Medium in 2025?
Writer Level
Monthly Earnings Range
Beginner (0–500 followers)
$0 – $100
Intermediate (500–5K)
$100 – $1,000
Pro Writer (5K–50K)
$1,000 – $10,000+
Top writers make $20K+ per month with writing + referrals.
Pro Tools for Medium Writers (2025)
Grammarly / QuillBot – for grammar & editing
Notion / Evernote – planning content
Medium Analytics – track earnings, views
Headline Studio – craft click-worthy titles
Canva – custom blog post banners
What to Avoid on Medium
Spamming with affiliate links
Posting AI-written junk content
Ignoring niche consistency
Publishing irregularly
Keyword stuffing
