TikTok Monetization 2026 [12 Ways to Make $10K/Month]
TikTok creators earned $14.7 billion in 2025. Here are the 12 proven monetization strategies to make $10K/month on TikTok in 2026. Real numbers, real strategies, no BS. Includes exact follower requirements and income breakdowns.
TikTok Money in 2026
Average TikTok creator with 100K followers makes $5K-$15K/month using multiple monetization methods.
12 Ways to Monetize TikTok in 2026
TikTok Creator Fund 2.0
TikTok pays creators based on video views. In 2026, rates increased to $0.02-$0.04 per 1,000 views.
Requirements:
- • 10,000+ followers
- • 100,000 video views in last 30 days
- • 18+ years old
- • Original content only
Income Example:
5M views/month × $0.03 per 1K views = $150/month
50M views/month × $0.03 per 1K views = $1,500/month
Brand Deals & Sponsorships
The highest-paying monetization method. Brands pay for sponsored content.
Pricing by Follower Count:
- • 10K-50K followers: $100-$500/post
- • 50K-100K followers: $500-$2,000/post
- • 100K-500K followers: $2,000-$10,000/post
- • 500K-1M followers: $10,000-$25,000/post
- • 1M+ followers: $25,000-$100,000/post
💡 How to Get Brand Deals:
- • Join TikTok Creator Marketplace
- • Use platforms like AspireIQ, Upfluence
- • Email brands directly with media kit
- • Post consistently in your niche
TikTok Shop Affiliate Program
Promote products from TikTok Shop and earn 5-20% commission on sales.
How It Works:
- • Find products in TikTok Shop
- • Create videos showcasing products
- • Add product link to video
- • Earn commission on every sale
Income Example:
100 sales/month × $50 product × 10% commission = $500/month
1,000 sales/month × $50 product × 10% commission = $5,000/month
TikTok LIVE Gifts
Go live and receive virtual gifts from viewers. Convert gifts to real money.
Requirements:
- • 1,000+ followers
- • 18+ years old
- • Good standing account
Earnings:
TikTok takes 50% cut. You keep 50%.
$1,000 in gifts = $500 for you
Top creators earn $5K-$50K/month from LIVE gifts
Sell Your Own Products
Use TikTok to drive traffic to your own products. Highest profit margins.
What to Sell:
- • Digital products (courses, ebooks, templates)
- • Physical products (merch, dropshipping)
- • Services (coaching, consulting)
- • Software/apps
Success Story:
Creator with 200K followers sells $49 digital course. 100 sales/month = $4,900/month. No inventory, no shipping, 95% profit margin.
External Affiliate Marketing
Promote affiliate products from Amazon, ClickBank, ShareASale, etc.
Best Affiliate Programs for TikTok:
- • Amazon Associates (1-10% commission)
- • ClickBank (50-75% commission on digital products)
- • ShareASale (varies by merchant)
- • Impact (premium brands)
Strategy:
Create product review videos. Add affiliate link in bio. Use link-in-bio tools like Linktree to track clicks and sales.
TikTok Pulse Ads
TikTok places ads next to your top-performing videos. You get 50% of ad revenue.
Requirements:
- • 100,000+ followers
- • Videos in top 4% of views
- • 18+ years old
Passive income. Once enabled, you earn automatically when ads run next to your viral videos.
Consulting & Coaching
Use TikTok to build authority in your niche. Sell high-ticket coaching.
Pricing:
- • 1-on-1 coaching: $200-$500/hour
- • Group coaching: $500-$2,000/month per person
- • Consulting packages: $5,000-$50,000
Example:
5 coaching clients × $1,000/month = $5,000/month
Just need 50K followers in your niche to attract clients
UGC (User-Generated Content)
Brands pay you to create TikTok-style videos for their marketing (you don't post on your account).
Pricing:
- • $100-$300 per video (beginners)
- • $300-$1,000 per video (experienced)
- • $1,000-$3,000 per video (expert)
How to Get UGC Deals:
- • Join platforms like Billo, Insense
- • Email brands with portfolio
- • Post "UGC creator" in your bio
Sell TikTok Accounts
Grow accounts to 10K-100K followers and sell them.
Account Values:
- • 10K followers: $500-$1,000
- • 50K followers: $2,000-$5,000
- • 100K followers: $5,000-$15,000
- • 500K+ followers: $20,000-$100,000
⚠️ Note:
Selling accounts violates TikTok TOS. Do at your own risk. Use escrow services like Fameswap.
TikTok Series (Subscription Content)
Create premium content series. Fans pay $1-$10/month to access.
Requirements:
- • 10,000+ followers
- • 18+ years old
- • Create exclusive video series
Income Example:
1,000 subscribers × $5/month = $5,000/month
TikTok takes 50% = $2,500/month for you
Grow & Manage Accounts for Others
Offer TikTok management services to businesses and creators.
Services to Offer:
- • Content creation: $500-$2,000/month
- • Account management: $1,000-$5,000/month
- • Growth consulting: $2,000-$10,000/month
💡 Pro Tip:
Use MyMarky AI to create content for multiple clients. Manage 10+ accounts in the time it takes to manage 1.
The $10K/Month Blueprint
Here's how to stack multiple income streams to reach $10K/month:
Example Income Stack (100K Followers):
90-Day Monetization Plan
Days 1-30: Foundation
- ✅ Choose your niche
- ✅ Post 2-3x daily consistently
- ✅ Study viral content in your niche
- ✅ Reach 10K followers
- ✅ Join Creator Fund
Days 31-60: Acceleration
- ✅ Apply to TikTok Shop Affiliate
- ✅ Create first digital product
- ✅ Pitch 10 brands for sponsorships
- ✅ Go LIVE 2-3x per week
- ✅ Reach 50K followers
Days 61-90: Monetization
- ✅ Close first 2 brand deals
- ✅ Launch product/service
- ✅ Optimize affiliate strategy
- ✅ Scale to 100K followers
- ✅ Hit $5K-$10K/month
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