🎵 TikTok Royalties Calculator
Estimate music royalties, Creator Fund earnings, and sound usage payments
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TikTok Royalties
Music Royalty Rate
$0.002 - $0.004/view
Creator Fund Rate
$0.02 - $0.04/1K views
Creativity Program
$0.50 - $1.00/1K views
TikTok Royalty Formulas
🎵 Understanding TikTok Royalties
Music Royalties
Artists earn royalties when their music is used in TikTok videos. Payments go through distributors like DistroKid, TuneCore, or labels. Rates are approximately $0.002-$0.004 per video view.
Creator Fund
TikTok's legacy Creator Fund pays $0.02-$0.04 per 1,000 views. Requires 10K+ followers and 100K+ views in 30 days. Being phased out for the Creativity Program.
Creativity Program Beta
The new Creativity Program pays significantly more: $0.50-$1.00 per 1,000 qualified views on videos over 1 minute. Only available in select regions.
💰 TikTok Royalty Rates Comparison
| Revenue Source | Rate Per 1K Views | Requirements | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Royalties | $2.00 - $4.00 | Distributed music | Global |
| Creator Fund | $0.02 - $0.04 | 10K followers, 100K views/30d | Limited |
| Creativity Program | $0.50 - $1.00 | 10K followers, 1min+ videos | US, UK, FR, DE |
| LIVE Gifts | Variable | 1K+ followers, 18+ | Global |
| Brand Deals | $100 - $10,000+ | Engagement rate | Global |
📊 Distributor Comparison
| Distributor | Your Share | Annual Fee | TikTok Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| DistroKid | 100% | $22.99/year | Yes |
| TuneCore | 100% | $29.99/year | Yes |
| CD Baby | 91% | $9.99 one-time | Yes |
| UnitedMasters | 90-100% | Free-$59.99/year | Yes |
| Major Label | 15-25% | N/A | Yes |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does TikTok pay per stream for music?
TikTok pays approximately $0.002-$0.004 per video view for music royalties. This
translates to $2-$4 per 1,000 views. Payments are distributed through your music distributor
(DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.).
Q: How do I get royalties from TikTok as an artist?
To earn TikTok music royalties: 1) Distribute your music through DistroKid,
TuneCore, CD Baby, or similar services. 2) Ensure TikTok is selected as a distribution platform. 3)
When users create videos with your sound, you earn royalties per view.
Q: What's the difference between Creator Fund and Creativity Program?
The Creator Fund pays $0.02-$0.04 per 1K views and is being phased out. The newer
Creativity Program pays $0.50-$1.00 per 1K qualified views but requires videos over 1 minute and is
only available in select countries.
Q: How long until I receive TikTok royalty payments?
TikTok royalty payments typically arrive 2-3 months after the views occur.
Distributors like DistroKid and TuneCore report and pay quarterly. Creator Fund payments are
processed monthly after reaching the minimum threshold.
Q: Do I earn royalties when someone uses my sound?
Yes! When TikTok users create videos using your distributed music, you earn
royalties for every view those videos receive. More video creations using your sound = more
potential earnings from views.