Wondering if you’ll get paid this month or next month? Want to know how close you are to hitting the payment threshold (payout minimum), without going to AdSense for YouTube? Monetizing creators with only one channel linked to their AdSense for YouTube account, can now view their payment activity in the YouTube Studio mobile app.
In the YouTube Studio mobile app you can easily find:
- How much you’re getting paid
- Adjustments made to your earnings
- Your progress towards your next payment
- Your payment history for the last 12 months, including the date, amount paid, and a payment breakdown
In the app, you can also view resources to learn more about how to get paid and how AdSense for YouTube’s payment timeline works.
View your payment activity
To view your payment activity:
- Open the YouTube Studio app .
- From the bottom menu, tap Earn .
- Tap View payment activity.
FAQs
Why can’t I view my payments activity in the YouTube Studio mobile app?
Why is there a difference between my estimated earnings and finalized payment?
- U.S. tax withholdings
- If you’re outside of the US, you may also be liable to pay taxes to your country or region of residence. Check with your local tax authorities for detailed guidance.
- Invalid traffic
- Content ID claims and disputes
- Certain ad campaign types (like cost-per-day campaigns)
This means there may be differences in your estimated earnings and your finalized payment.
Why is my payment for this month different from this month’s earnings?
What happens if I don’t meet the payment threshold?
Why is there a difference between my earnings in YouTube Analytics vs. YouTube Studio?
- Data latency
- Accrued earnings from previous months
If I change my AdSense for YouTube account, what happens to my payment activity?
If you change your AdSense for YouTube account, your payment activity will update to reflect the new AdSense For YouTube account. This change will also include any updates to the currency you want to be paid in.
Keep in mind that when you change your AdSense for YouTube account:
- Any historical payment data will no longer be available in the YouTube Studio app.
- Any pending payments will be processed through your old AdSense for YouTube account and paid out accordingly. Future payments will be processed through your new AdSense for YouTube account.