How the calculator works
The tool starts from the network's current staking APY and the number of epochs per year, then compounds your stake epoch by epoch, the same way native staking restakes rewards automatically. Adjust any field to model your own case:
- Amount to stake — how much SOL you plan to delegate (Solana's minimum delegation is 1 SOL).
- Staking APY — pre-filled with the live network figure; edit it to test scenarios.
- Validator commission — the cut taken from rewards. Stake.Cake is 0%, so the default leaves you the full reward.
- SOL price — used only to show the USD value; it does not change the SOL rewards.
What changes your real yield
Two staking positions of the same size can earn different amounts. The levers that matter: the commission you pay, your validator's reliability (downtime and skip rate reduce the rewards there are to share), total network stake (more staked SOL spreads the same inflation thinner), and the protocol's gradually declining inflation. For the full picture, read Solana staking rewards and APY explained.
Running a validator instead of delegating? Use the Validator Profit Calculator for the operator-side economics.
Turn the estimate into rewards
Stake your SOL with a 0% inflation-fee validator and keep the full reward compounding.
FAQ
How much can I earn staking Solana?
It depends on your stake and the APY. At a typical 6 to 8% APY, 100 SOL earns roughly 6 to 8 SOL in the first year, and more over time as rewards compound each epoch. Enter your numbers above for an exact estimate.
What APY does Solana staking pay?
Roughly 6 to 8% before commission, moving with total network stake and the declining inflation schedule. The calculator pre-fills the live figure.
Does validator commission affect my rewards?
Yes. Commission comes out of rewards before they reach you, so a 0% inflation fee leaves you the full amount to compound.
How often are rewards paid?
At the end of every epoch (about every 2 to 3 days), automatically restaked into your stake account.
Is this calculator accurate?
It uses live network averages and compounds per epoch, so it is a close estimate. Real returns still vary with validator performance, network stake and SOL price.