Anyone 18 or older can open the Bigo Live app and go live immediately — no application required. But if you want the guaranteed monthly salary that's behind most "Bigo pays more" claims, you need to apply for Official Host status through an agency. Here's exactly how that works, sourced from Bigo's own creator documentation.
Official Host pay is a salary for hitting quotas, not a better per-gift rate — your Diamond-to-cash math stays the same as a regular host. Bigo's own FAQ cites a typical range of $150 to over $10,000/month depending on targets met and contract.
Regular Host vs Official Host
| Regular host | Official Host | |
|---|---|---|
| Application needed? | No | Yes, via agency |
| Income source | Gifts only | Gifts + guaranteed salary |
| Streaming quotas | None | Monthly hours + gift targets |
| Support | Standard app support | Dedicated recruiter/agency |
| Event access | Limited | Official events, Live House |
Every streamer starts as a regular host. Going live only requires being 18+ and granting the app camera/microphone access — your earnings come entirely from viewer gifts, converted the way we break down in our Diamonds to USD conversion guide.
How to Apply for Official Host
Bigo offers two application paths:
- In the app: Go to Me → Creator Center → Live Services and tap "Apply for official hosts." You'll be prompted to pick a recommended agency, or search for one by name or BIGO ID. Tap "Apply," then "Join," and confirm.
- On the web: Fill out the form at bigo.tv/apply-bigo-host-agency. Applications are reviewed after submission; Bigo doesn't publish a guaranteed review turnaround time.
You're not applying to Bigo directly — you're joining through one of many agencies that manage Official Hosts on Bigo's behalf. Research an agency's reputation (reviews from current hosts, how transparent they are about quota requirements) before signing, the same way you'd vet any talent-management arrangement.
How the Guaranteed Salary Actually Works
Official Hosts are paid a salary for meeting monthly streaming-hour and gift-value quotas set by their agency and Bigo. The salary is deposited as Beans into your Bigo wallet and withdrawn through the same verified payment partners as gift earnings — it's additional income layered on top of whatever Diamonds you receive during your streams, not a replacement for them.
Bigo's own creator FAQ gives a wide range for what this pays: roughly $150 to over $10,000 per month, depending on how demanding the targets are and the terms of your specific agency contract. We're intentionally not citing more granular tier breakdowns here — several reseller/top-up sites publish detailed hour-and-Bean tier tables, but those figures were inconsistent even within the same article, so treat anything more specific than Bigo's own range as an unverified agency-specific claim until your agency puts it in writing.
Because pay is quota-based and administered by a third-party agency rather than Bigo directly, the exact hours, gift-value targets, and penalty for missed targets vary by agency. Confirm these in writing before committing meaningful streaming time to a quota structure.
Other Official Host Benefits
- Dedicated support: a recruiter or agency contact to help with issues like ID bans, abusive comments, or technical problems — rather than relying solely on general app support.
- Official events: access to Bigo's official events and special privileges, including performing in a "Live House."
- Featured placement: possible inclusion in the app's "Popular" section, which can meaningfully increase viewer discovery.
- "Family" groups: the option to join a Family group — a cohort of hosts under the same agency who support each other in meeting targets.
Is Official Host Worth It for You?
If your audience is engaged but doesn't send frequent big Diamond gifts, a guaranteed salary tied to hours streamed can out-earn unpredictable gift income — this is the real substance behind "Bigo pays more" claims (see our full TikTok vs Bigo Live comparison for why that's not true on a pure per-gift basis). The trade-off is commitment: missed quotas typically reduce or eliminate that month's salary, so it suits creators who can reliably hit a consistent streaming schedule more than those with sporadic availability.
💎 Estimate Your Gift Earnings
Official Host salary is on top of your Diamond gifts — use our free calculator to see exactly what those gifts are worth before you factor in a quota-based salary.
Open the Free Calculator →Official Host status doesn't change your per-Diamond rate — it adds a separate, quota-based income stream on top of it. Decide based on whether you can commit to the hours an agency will ask for, not on vague "Bigo pays more" claims you see online.