How Much TikTok Paid Me For 400 Million Views (Creator Fund)

If you click right over here, you’ll be able to see that I’ve made eleven thousand dollars from TikTok alone, and that’s just from the Creator Fund.

You might think, "Wow, that’s really good—eleven thousand dollars just for some videos on TikTok," and I will admit, it’s not bad. I’m very grateful for it. There were some months when I made close to two thousand dollars, and this extra income helped me buy a car, which is also really, really cool.

I really don’t want to sound ungrateful, but I do believe there are some problems with how TikTok pays its creators.

Analyzing My TikTok Earnings

If we go back to the analytics, in the past seven days, I received about six million views. In the past 60 days, I got about 30 million views. Though TikTok doesn’t let me go further back, a third-party website shows that my account is responsible for approximately 400 million views.

While I appreciate the eleven thousand dollars earned, it feels somewhat lacking for 400 million views. YouTubers seem to earn significantly more—from four thousand to thirty thousand dollars per million views. Let's break it down to get a better understanding.

Youtube vs. TikTok: A Comparison

Most of my videos are about 20 to 40 seconds long (let’s say 30 seconds on average), while an average YouTube video is probably around 10 minutes. Doing some simple math, one YouTube video is equivalent to about 20 TikToks in length (maybe 30, but we'll stick with 20 to keep things simple).

A YouTube video can yield anywhere from four to thirty thousand dollars for a million views. However, if twenty of my TikToks garnered a million views collectively, I’d receive around five hundred to six hundred dollars—not even a CPM (cost per mille) of one dollar.

The Revenue Disparity

It feels like creators are getting robbed. Despite TikTok likely making about twelve billion dollars last year, the payouts to creators seem minimal. They aren't operating at a loss but the current system can make creators feel unappreciated, prompting many to consider switching platforms.

Nevertheless, sponsors offer a lucrative alternative. Some creators earn up to fifty thousand dollars a month from sponsors. Personally, I’ve been paid a little over two thousand dollars for a sponsored video. Combining the Creator Fund and sponsorships, I’m technically making around three to five thousand dollars a month from TikTok.

Potential Improvements for TikTok

I think there are improvements TikTok can implement to better support its creators. If you want more information on how to get sponsors and the actual earnings, let me know. I could also demonstrate how much money I can make from starting a new account from scratch.

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FAQ

Q: How much money did you make from TikTok alone?
A: I've made eleven thousand dollars from TikTok alone, specifically through the Creator Fund.

Q: How many views did it take to earn that amount?
A: My TikTok account accumulated about 400 million views to earn eleven thousand dollars.

Q: How do TikTok earnings compare to YouTube?
A: While YouTube creators can earn significantly more for their views—anywhere from four thousand to thirty thousand dollars per million views—TikTok payouts are much lower. For similar views, TikTok earnings can be as low as five hundred to six hundred dollars.

Q: How do sponsorships affect earnings?
A: Sponsorships significantly boost earnings. Some creators make up to fifty thousand dollars a month from sponsors. Personally, I've received a little over two thousand dollars for a sponsored video.

Q: Why do you believe TikTok payouts feel lacking?
A: Despite TikTok making substantial revenue (around twelve billion dollars last year), the payout system for creators seems disproportionately low, making many feel unappreciated.