How it works

  1. Download the Sound.me appIt is free. Link your TikTok account. You must be 18 or older.
  2. Turn on locationThis lets campaigns for your country find you.
  3. Apply to campaignsNew paid campaigns arrive daily. Apply to the ones that fit your content.
  4. Post your videoFollow the directions, keep the sound fully audible and make it at least 10 seconds long. Keep it original.
  5. Get paidOur team watches every video. Approved videos are paid, and you cash out in the app.

What it pays

Each approved video is paid based on the verified views and engagement it gets in its first 72 hours, your country and your audience. Sound.me publishes what creators received, net, per approved video in the 90 days to September 16, 2026:

FollowersAverage per videoLargest single payout
Under 1K$1.81$26
1K–10K$2.04$289
10K–50K$4.51$173
50K–250K$17.62$420
250K–1M$26.20$934

Every approved video with measured views pays at least a floor that depends on your country: $1.00 in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany, $0.75 in Latin America, $0.50 in the rest of Europe and $0.25 in Asia and Africa. Most videos pay well above it. See Get paid by country.

This is not a get-rich-quick plan. At small sizes it is pocket money per video. It adds up for creators who post steadily.

How you cash out

Cash out via PayPal or Venmo from a $5 balance, or via Stripe, Cash App or ACH from $20. Payouts are processed within 3–5 business days after the campaign. Standard cash-outs have no Sound.me fee. See How Sound.me pays creators.

The rules that get videos approved

  • Follow the campaign's directions exactly.
  • Keep the sound at full volume.
  • Post before the deadline.
  • Keep the video up for at least 60 days.

Other ways to get paid for posting on TikTok

  • TikTok Creator Rewards Program. Needs 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the last 30 days, in a short list of countries (TikTok Creator Academy, checked September 2026).
  • Brand deals. A brand pays you directly. See How to get brand deals.
  • TikTok Shop. You earn a commission on sales. Rules depend on your country.