Staking Rewards Calculator
Staking locks crypto tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network and earns rewards in return, compounding when those rewards are restaked. The token-denominated outcome is straightforward compound growth: principal times one plus the periodic rate, raised to the number of compounding periods. This calculator takes your staked amount, the annual reward rate, the staking period in years, and the compounding frequency, then returns the final balance, the total rewards earned, and the effective annual yield (APY).
Staking rewards formula
Periodic rate = (rate / 100) / periods per year
Total periods = periods per year * years
Final balance = principal * (1 + periodic rate) ^ total periods
Rewards earned = final balance - principal
Effective APY = ((1 + periodic rate) ^ periods per year - 1) * 100
Enter the net rate after any validator commission. Daily compounding uses 365 periods per year; choose 12 for monthly or 1 for no compounding (simple APR).
Using the result
- The reward rate is a user input because staking rates vary by network and change over time.
- More frequent compounding raises the effective APY above the stated APR.
- Results are token-denominated; multiply by the token price for a fiat value.
- Slashing risk, lock-up periods, and token price changes are not modeled here.
- Staking rewards may be taxable as income in your jurisdiction; seek qualified advice.
Staking rewards: frequently asked questions
How are staking rewards calculated?
Staking rewards compound the staked amount at the reward rate over the staking period. With compounding, the final balance equals the principal times one plus the periodic rate, raised to the number of compounding periods. The reward earned is the final balance minus the original principal.
What reward rate should I enter?
Enter the annual percentage rate or yield published by the network or validator you are staking with. Staking rates vary by protocol, validator commission, and network conditions, and they change over time, so use the current quoted rate as a clearly editable input rather than any fixed assumption.
What is the difference between APR and APY in staking?
APR is the simple annual rate before compounding; APY includes the effect of reward compounding. If rewards are automatically restaked, your effective yield is the APY. This calculator lets you choose the compounding frequency, so it converts the rate you enter into the compounded outcome.
Does this account for validator commission or slashing?
No. Enter the net reward rate after any validator commission to reflect your actual yield. The calculator also does not model slashing penalties, lock-up periods, or token price changes; it computes the token-denominated reward from the rate, period, and compounding frequency you provide.
Are staking rewards taxable?
In many jurisdictions staking rewards are treated as income at their fair market value when received, and later disposals may trigger capital gains. Rules vary by country and change over time. Consult your tax authority or a qualified adviser; this calculator does not compute tax.
Official sources
- Ethereum.org: Staking and proof of stake rewards.
- U.S. SEC Investor.gov: Compound interest.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 17 June 2026. See our methodology.