How to Actually Check Your Facebook Earnings (It’s Not Always Obvious)

Let’s be honest: figuring out how much money you’re making on Facebook can feel like trying to find a specific meme in a 10-year-old timeline. It’s scattered. Unlike platforms with a single dashboard, Facebook has a few different places where your earnings hide, depending on how you’re making money.

Whether it’s from Reels bonuses, Stars from your gaming streams, or in-stream ads on your videos, this guide will cut through the confusion. We’ll show you exactly where to go to check your Facebook earnings and understand what those numbers really mean.

First Things First: Where Your Earnings Live

For most creators, the mission control for earnings is Meta Business Suite. Think of it as the backstage pass to your professional presence on Facebook (and Instagram). This is where you’ll find the most comprehensive overview.

How to get there:

1. Go to business.facebook.com
2. Make sure you’re logged into the Facebook account linked to your Page or creator profile.
3. Select your Page from the dropdown menu if you have more than one.

A Tour of the Earning Centers: Where to Look Based on What You Do

Facebook has multiple monetization tools. Here’s where to find the details for each.

1. For In-Stream Ads, Stars, and Subscriptions (The Main Hub)

This is your primary earnings report. It covers money made from:

• In-stream ads: Those short ads that play before, during, or after your videos.
• Stars: Fans can buy and send Stars during your live streams or on your VOD content as a way to show support.
• Subscriptions: Fans pay a monthly fee for exclusive content and perks from you.

How to check:

1. In Meta Business Suite, click on the Monetization tab in the left-hand menu.
2. Here, you’ll see an overview graph of your estimated earnings.
3. Click on Payouts or Earnings to dive deeper. You can filter by date range (like this month, last quarter, etc.) to see your performance over time.

This section shows your estimated earnings, which is your gross revenue before any taxes or fees.

2. For Bonuses and Reels Play Rewards

Facebook often runs limited-time bonus programs (like the Reels Play bonus) that pay you based on specific performance metrics, like the number of plays your Reels get.

These earnings are tracked separately.

How to check:

1. Still in Meta Business Suite, go to the Monetization tab.
2. Look for a section called Bonuses or Programs. You might also find this under Professional Dashboard > Monetization if you’re using that view.
3. If you have an active bonus program, you’ll see your progress and estimated earnings here.

Crucial Point: Bonus earnings are typically paid out separately, about 30-45 days after the end of the month in which you earned them. Don’t panic if you don’t see it right away!

3. For Your Official, Finalized Payouts

The “Earnings” tab shows you estimates. The Payouts section shows you the real money that’s either on its way to you or has already landed in your bank account.

How to check:

1. In your personal Facebook Settings (not Business Suite), click on Monetization.
2. Then, click on Payouts.
3. Here, you’ll see your payout history. Each payout will have a status:
   • Estimated: The amount is being calculated.
   • Processing: Facebook has initiated the bank transfer.
   • Completed: The money is in your bank account.
   • On Hold: There might be an issue; check your account details.

This is the most important page for reconciling your finances. This is the amount that has officially been sent to you.

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What Slows Down Your Facebook Earnings? (The Fine Print)

Seeing an estimated number is great, but why does it sometimes feel like it takes forever to get paid? Here’s the lowdown:

• The Threshold: You need to earn at least $100 before Facebook will initiate a payout.
• The Schedule: Payouts are processed monthly, around the 21st of each month, for earnings from the previous month. So, your earnings from June will be paid out around July 21st.
• The Hold-up: It can take several business days for the money to appear in your bank account after the status changes to “Processing.”

FAQ: Your Facebook Earnings Questions, Answered

Q: Why are my “Estimated Earnings” different from my “Payout” amount?
A: Your estimated earnings are your gross revenue. The payout amount is what you receive after any applicable taxes are withheld (which depends on your country and tax info) and it’s converted to your local currency.

Q: I’m a gamer. Where do I see my Stars earnings?
A: Gamers, head to your Gaming Creator Dashboard. There’s a specific “Earnings” section there that breaks down Stars from your gaming streams separately. It will still flow into your main payout, but it’s easier to track here.

Q: How do I even get approved to earn money on Facebook?
A: You need to meet the requirements for each specific tool (like having 10,000 followers for in-stream ads) and be compliant with Facebook’s Partner Monetization Policies. You apply through the Monetization section of your settings.

Q: Can I see how much I earned from a specific video?
A: Yes! In Meta Business Suite, go to Monetization > Content. You can see the performance and estimated earnings for individual videos and Reels.

The Bottom Line

Checking your Facebook earnings doesn’t have to be a mystery. Remember this simple map:

• For a performance overview, check Meta Business Suite > Monetization.
• For official payment records, check your personal Settings > Monetization > Payouts.
• For bonus programs, check the dedicated Bonuses section.

Be patient with the payout process, focus on creating great content that your audience loves, and use these tools to track your well-earned success.