Which platforms pay creators in the United States?
YouTube: 500 subscribers unlocks fan funding and Shopping; ad revenue needs 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours in a year or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.
Sources: YouTube Help: YouTube Partner Program overview · vidIQ: YouTube Partner Program guide
TikTok Creator Rewards: 18 or older, 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in the last 30 days, and only videos over one minute earn.
Sources: TikTok Creator Academy: Creator Rewards Program · Neal Schaffer: TikTok Creator Rewards Program
Platforms creators use in the United States
Twitch
Since 13 May 2026 every streamer can receive subs and Bits. Cashing out still needs Affiliate status: 25 followers, 4 broadcast days, 240 minutes streamed and 3 average viewers within 30 days, then a $50 minimum payout.
Sources: Twitch blog: Monetization for All · Twitch Help: Affiliate Program FAQ
Global platforms in the United States
| Platform | Status in the United States |
|---|---|
| YouTube Partner Program | Pays creators |
| TikTok Creator Rewards Program | Pays creators |
| Facebook content monetization | Pays creators |
Sources: YouTube Help: YouTube monetized markets · TikTok Creator Academy: Creator Rewards Program · Gigapay: paying TikTok creators in other countries · Net Influencer: regional monetization constraints · The Star (Kenya): TikTok on monetisation in Kenya
Platform country lists are the gate. Audience and activity thresholds come after. Always confirm in your own account dashboard.
More for the United States: Taxes for creators · Filming & photo permits · Drone rules · Image rights & consent · Copyright · Sponsored post rules · AI labeling rules · Visas for creators
Getting paid in other countries: United Kingdom · France · Germany · United Arab Emirates · Saudi Arabia · Nigeria · Ghana · Kenya · South Africa · Jamaica · Japan · South Korea · India · China · Thailand · Malaysia · Portugal · Estonia · Canada · Australia
Last verified October 6, 2026 by Terrell Groggins. Rules change: check the official source before you shoot or post. This is not legal advice.