Highest paid TikTok stars in the world 2020
Traditional social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have billions of followers and have dominated this space for years. In recent times, the above platforms have been given a run for their money by new and innovative platforms such as TikTok, owned by Chinese internet firm ByteDance. Since the beginning of 2019, TikTok has been on an upward trend in terms of downloads by users.
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Generation Z is making a kill from social media platforms. Traditionally, being on social media platforms was considered a waste of valuable time. Nowadays, people have found a way to spend much time on social media while earning money.
Social media has been monetized because people with millions of followers can act as influencers who promote other brands through paid partnerships. It is critical to know the highest paid TikTok stars and what they did to get to where they are.
1. Charli D’Amelio - $48,000/post
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Charli D'Amelio is the highest-paid star in the world in 2020. Who has the most followers on TikTok? Charli is the most followed person on the app. The 15-year-old dancer and lip-sync performer earns about $48,000 for every post.
Born on May 1, 2004, in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, Charli has 51 million followers on the app. Her engagement rate on the platform is 5.41%, and she has a total of 2,607,620 engagements.
2. Loren Gray - $42,000/post
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Loren Gray has more than 42 million followers on the app and is among the top TikTok stars in 2020. She was born on April 19, 2002, and is 18 years old in 2020. Loren's birthplace is in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA.
She is one of the highest-paid influencers on the platform. She began by lip-syncing, singing, and dancing and then sharing the app videos. She is believed to be making about $42,208 for every post. Loren's engagement rate is 2.31%, and she has a total of 974,820 engagements.
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3. Zach King - $41,000/post
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The first male on the list is a surprise because he is one of the biggest TikTok stars. Zach King was born on February 4, 1990, which makes him 30 years old in 2020. He hails from Portland, Oregon, USA. Compared to many on the list, King is a little older and definitely a little more experienced.
King has over 41 million followers on the app and earns around $41,000 per post. Mr King has been an online sensation since 2008 when his YouTube channel and website went viral because of his innovative edit with the help of Final Cut Pro. From his 41 million followers, King has an engagement rate of 5.40% and a total of 2,214,000 engagements. He is married to Rachel King, and they have two children.
4. Riyaz Afreen - $35,000/post
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Riyaz Afreen is not only an influencer but also a fashion blogger and actor famous for his TikTok stars merch. He has more than 36 million followers on the app. He is the highest-paid Indian star earning about $35,000 per post.
Apart from posting lip-syncing and duet videos, Riyaz also makes comedy videos. He was born on September 14, 2003, in Jaigun, Bhutan. His engagement rate is 2.77%, with a total of 975,040 engagements. The Indian TikTok sensation has more than 36 million followers.
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5. Addison Rae - $35,000/post
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Addison Rae will be saying goodbye to her teen years with millions in the bank. When it comes to TikTok stars girls are dominating the space. She earns about $35,000 per post due to her engagement rate of 5.86%.
Her total engagements are 1,951,380. She hailed from Lafayette, Louisiana, USA and was born on October 6, 2000. She has 36 million followers.
6. BabyAriel - $32,000/post
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With over 32 million followers on the app, BabyAriel is one of the highest-paid TikTok stars in 2020. Her real name is Ariel Rebecca Martin, and she was born on November 22, 2000, making her 19 years old in 2020.
She has gained her fame by posting lip-syncing videos. She is now an actress who releases her new music and owns an emoji app. She has a total of 815,340 engagements at a rate of 2.54%. BabyAriel has 32 million TikTok followers.
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7. Spencer X - $28,000/post
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The 28-year-old Spencer X is one of the older ones when it comes to TikTok star ages. He was born on April 20, 1992. He has gained his 28 million followers by being a beatboxer, content creator, and comedian. He hails from New York.
He has even had the opportunity to tour with bands, rappers, and singers, including the Vans Warped Tour, Bumbershoot Festival, and the 116th Street Festival. It is estimated that he makes around $28,000 per post. Besides, from his 736,540 total engagements, he had an engagement rate of 2.64%.
8. Gil Croes - $26,000/post
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Gil Croes is one of the app’s rising stars with more than 1 million followers on the platform. Gil is an Aruban model, influencer, and actor. Gil also has a famous YouTube channel called CroesBros, which he shares with his brother Jayden Croes.
He makes about $26,000 per post due to his 4.73% engagement rate from his 1,234,540 total engagements. The 26-year-old star was born on July 7, 1993, in a place called Aruba.
9. Arishfa Khan - $24,000/post
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Arishfa Khan is yet another famous Indian star who has made it to this list. She is one of the top TikTok stars in India. She makes close to $24,000 per post.
The 17-year-old star was born on April 3, 2003, and has 24 million followers. She was born in Shahjahanpur and has an engagement rate of 2.22% from 539,460 total engagements.
10. Kristen Hancher - $24,000/post
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Kristen Hancher ties with Arishfa Khan, making $24,000 per post. The Canadian star hails from Ontario. She is 20 years old, having been born on May 17, 2000. She is quite a force to reckon with across all social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, YouNow, and TikTok.
She is an actress and model who also earns $24,000 per post. When it comes to TikTok stars net worth, she must be up there on the list thanks to the several social media platforms' presence. Her total engagements are 891,120, with an engagement rate of 3.76%.
Frequently asked questions
The following are the most common questions about the app users.
How old is TikTok?
TikTok is almost four years old, having been launched in September 2016.
Who is the most famous person on TikTok?
Charli D’Amelio is the most famous person on the app, with over 51 million followers.
Who is a TikTok star?
A TikTok star is an individual who uses the app and has become an influencer because of having millions of followers.
Who is the highest paid Tik Toker?
The highest-paid TikToker is Charli D'Amelio earning about $48,000 per post.
How much do TikTok stars make?
TikTok stars girls and boys make millions through multiple sources other than influencer engagement, and the value varies from one star to another.
For most TikTok users, the platform is just a place to have fun and pass the time whether you are there to create videos or just watch them. This is not the case for some of the richest and most famous TikTok stars who have made the platform a full-time job that is very lucrative.
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