I just wondred the same.
Completely new to powerplay. From zero to 1500 merits in 2 Days. Now i am also suprised that i didn't get the 5mil for that.
So i just have to wait a week now?
It might help if you think about it as having a sit-down with your power contact at the end of the cycle and them talking to you about how you did.
Firstly, your power contact pays you your salary for the week.
Next, they discuss your performance. In your case they were very happy with your performance and promoted you to rank 4. This includes various benefits, including a higher salary.
Now the new cycle starts.
It might help if you think about it as having a sit-down with your power contact at the end of the cycle and them talking to you about how you did.
Firstly, your power contact pays you your salary for the week.
Next, they discuss your performance. In your case they were very happy with your performance and promoted you to rank 4. This includes various benefits, including a higher salary.
Now the new cycle starts.