Affiliate Marketing Commission Calculator

Commission = (Monthly Sales × Average Order Value) × (Commission Rate ÷ 100). For example, 100 sales/month × $75 AOV × 5% commission = $375/month. If using clicks mode, we first estimate sales: Monthly Clicks × (Conversion Rate ÷ 100) = Estimated Sales, then apply the commission formula.

Flat rate means you earn the same percentage on every sale. Tiered means your rate increases as your sales volume grows - for example, 3.5% on the first $5,000 in monthly revenue, 5% on $5,000-$20,000, 5.75% on $20,000-$100,000, and 6.5% above $100,000. Tiered structures typically earn 5-15% more than flat rates for high-volume affiliates.

Commission rates vary by niche and network. Rakuten typically offers the highest average rates (7-15%), followed by CJ Affiliate (5-10%) and ShareASale (3-8%). Amazon Associates pays 1-10% depending on product category, with most categories in the 3-6% range. However, higher commissions don't always mean higher earnings - conversion rate matters just as much.

Average affiliate conversion rates vary by industry: 2-5% for general e-commerce, 1-3% for high-ticket items ($500+), 5-10% for digital products and courses, and 10-25% for email-based affiliate promotions. Improving your CVR by even 1% can dramatically increase earnings - the calculator's optimization tip shows the dollar impact.

Cookie duration determines how long after someone clicks your link you'll earn commission on their purchase. Amazon's 24-hour cookie means you only earn if they buy within 24 hours. Most other networks offer 30-day cookies. For products with longer research cycles (e.g., electronics, travel), longer cookies significantly increase attributed sales.

Yes! The calculator includes preset data for Amazon Associates, ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Impact Radius, and Rakuten. The network comparison table ranks all networks by estimated monthly earnings based on your traffic, average order value, and each network's typical commission rate and conversion rate.

Focus on the highest-impact levers in order: (1) Traffic quality - target high-intent keywords and audiences. (2) Conversion rate - optimize your content, calls-to-action, and product recommendations. (3) Commission rate - negotiate higher rates or switch networks. (4) Average order value - promote higher-priced products or bundles.

The network presets use industry average commission rates and conversion rates based on published data and common benchmarks. Actual rates vary by merchant, product category, and your individual performance. Use the presets as starting estimates, then customize the rates to match your actual affiliate agreements for more accurate projections.