Spotify Plans Another Price Increase in the US, Coming Sometime in Early 2026

Spotify users in the United States may need to budget a little more for their monthly music soon. Reports coming out now suggest that the streaming service is preparing to raise subscription costs in the first quarter of 2026.

The information comes from the Financial Times, which says people familiar with the situation believe the change is already being discussed inside the company. Spotify wants to prove it can stay profitable long-term, and a higher price point is one way to get there.

This news follows the global price hikes that rolled out back in August. Those increases affected listeners across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and several Asia-Pacific regions. The US avoided that round, but it appears the market will not stay untouched for much longer.

According to the report, large record labels have been pushing streaming platforms to raise prices in order to keep pace with rising costs and inflation. Music licensing is one of Spotify’s biggest expenses, and with pressure growing from labels, the platform may be adjusting its prices to keep revenue strong.

Spotify hasn’t confirmed the price hike yet, and there’s still no clear number. Insiders say it’s expected between January and March 2026, suggesting the decision may be close.

The most recent US price increase happened in June 2024. Since then, the Premium Individual plan has been set at $11.99 per month. Spotify also offers three other paid options. The Student plan sits at $5.99 per month for eligible students, the Duo plan costs $16.99 each month for two users under the same roof, and the Family plan is $19.99 per month with support for multiple accounts.

If Spotify follows the pattern seen internationally, all of these tiers may climb slightly, though for now, nothing has changed.

Price increases across music services are becoming more common, and Spotify’s next move fits into that wider shift. The platform remains one of the most popular ways to stream music, but like its competitors, it seems to be settling into a future where monthly fees continue to rise.

For now, subscriptions stay as they are, but if the current timeline holds, US users should expect an update within the first months of 2026.