Question 1

How much does TikTok pay per 1,000 views?

Accepted Answer

TikTok Creator Fund pays $0.02-$0.04 per 1,000 views. The newer Creator Rewards Program pays up to $1 per 1,000 views for longer videos (1+ minute) with high engagement. Most creators earn $20-$40 per million views from the fund alone.

Question 2

How many followers do you need to make money on TikTok?

Accepted Answer

To join Creator Fund: 10,000 followers + 100,000 views in 30 days. For Creator Rewards: 10,000 followers. Brand deals start at 10,000+ followers but rates increase dramatically at 100K+ and 1M+.

Question 3

Why is TikTok pay so much lower than YouTube?

Accepted Answer

TikTok's Creator Fund has a fixed budget divided among all creators — as the platform grows, per-creator pay decreases. YouTube's ad revenue is tied directly to advertiser spend on your content, which scales with your views.

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