How you get paid, when, and how to track your earnings.
The base salary
$500/month, paid every two weeks ($250 per pay run).
Base is tied to weekly posting consistency:
| Crossposted videos in the week | Weekly base earned |
|---|---|
| 15+ (target) | $125 (full week) |
| 10 to 14 | $60 (occasional miss deduction) |
| Under 10 | $0 (significant miss, no base that week) |
| Two consecutive sub-15 weeks | Roster slot revoked |
Important: "1 video" = crossposted to BOTH TikTok and Instagram. A video that only exists on one platform doesn't count toward your weekly total.
The bonuses
Per video, on top of your base.
| Highest view threshold the video hits | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 20,000 views | $40 |
| 100,000 views | $200 |
| 500,000 views | $500 |
| 1,000,000 views | $800 |
How bonuses work (read carefully):
- Only the highest milestone hit applies. A 1M-view video earns $800, NOT $40 + $200 + $500 + $800 stacked.
- One bonus per video, calculated on the highest-performing platform's view count. We don't sum TikTok + Instagram views.
- Bonuses are uncapped. Earn as many as you can.
- Bonuses pay out even on a $0-base week. Consistency deductions only affect base, never bonuses.
When you get paid
Base: Every other Friday. The first $250 lands about 2 weeks after your first qualifying post.
Bonuses: Paid at the end of the calendar month they're earned. So if your video hits 100K on May 18th, you'd receive the $200 bonus in the early June pay run.
How we pay you
By direct bank transfer or Wise, whichever you prefer. You'll give us your details when you sign the contract. We initiate payments from our end; no invoicing required.
How to track your earnings
We send you a simple summary each pay run via WhatsApp showing:
- Base earned this fortnight
- Videos that hit bonus milestones
- Total payout going out today
Keep your own count if you want (most creators do, it's motivating). View counts are visible to you on each platform's analytics dashboard.
Taxes
You're an independent contractor. You're responsible for declaring and paying your own income taxes in your country. We don't withhold anything and don't issue tax forms.
A few realistic notes
- Most videos won't hit any bonus tier. That's normal. It's a power-law business. Top creators have a viral hit every 2 to 4 weeks; the rest pay base.
- Your first month, you might earn closer to $500 to $1,000 total while the algorithm gets to know your account. By month 2 to 3, if the format clicks, you can clear $2,000 to $5,000+.
- We pay on time, every time. If a payment is ever delayed, WhatsApp Riley immediately.