DevEx Calculator

DevEx (Developer Exchange) is how Roblox turns earned Robux into real USD. The current rate sits around 1 Robux = $0.0038. Roblox takes a 30% marketplace fee off gross earnings before calculating your payout.

The calculator below gives you a solid estimate. Actual payouts vary a little from rounding and payment processor fees. For the official word, check Roblox's DevEx page.

Enter Robux amount
R$
Robux input     : 100,000 R$
DevEx rate      : $0.0038 / R$
Gross USD       : $380.00
Market fee (30%): -$114.00
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Net payout      : $266.00

Important: DevEx submissions are limited to once per calendar month. You need identity verification, a valid Tipalti account, and a completed tax form on file (W-9 for US residents, W-8BEN for international creators). The minimum payout threshold is 30,000 Robux earned.

Ways to earn withdrawable Robux

  • Game Passes— One-time purchases for permanent perks. Price them based on actual value, not what you wish you could charge.
  • Developer Products— Repeatable buys like in-game currency or consumable power-ups. These often out-earn game passes over time.
  • Avatar Items & Clothing— Shirts, pants, accessories on the Marketplace. Requires Premium membership. UGC items need moderation approval first.
  • Private Servers (VIP Servers)— Monthly Robux fee for private instances. Price it low enough that friend groups see it as a no-brainer.
  • Engagement-Based Payouts— Roblox pays you a share of Premium time based on how long Premium members play your game. No direct sales needed — just build something people stay in.

How the 30% fee actually works

Every Robux transaction on the platform gets a 30% cut taken out. Sell a game pass for 100 Robux, you get 70. The DevEx calculator applies this before converting to dollars. This is not a DevEx-specific fee — it applies to all sales, separate from any payment processing fees on the cash-out side.

Say you earn 100,000 Robux from game pass sales:

  • Gross Robux: 100,000 R$
  • After 30% fee: 70,000 R$ effectively received
  • At $0.0038/R$: approximately $266.00 estimated payout

DevEx eligibility checklist

  • Roblox account age of at least 30 days
  • Verified email address and ID-verified account
  • Tipalti account registered with matching legal name
  • Tax form submitted (W-9 or W-8BEN)
  • Minimum 30,000 earned Robux in your account
  • Compliance with Roblox Terms of Use and Community Standards

Once you are verified, submit a DevEx request through the Creator Dashboard. Roblox reviews each request manually. Payouts usually hit your account 3-5 business days after approval.

New to monetization? The Getting Started guide covers the basics. Want players sticking around longer? Check Studio Tips for performance habits that keep your game running smooth.