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Affiliate Commission Calculator

Estimate your monthly and annual affiliate revenue, commission expenses, and net contribution. Adjust the sliders to match your business.

Your Business Metrics

Enter your actual or estimated numbers. All projections are estimates.

Total unique visitors per month
Visitors/month 5,000
Percentage of visitors who make a purchase
Conversion rate 2.0%
Average amount per transaction
Per order $100
Percentage paid to affiliates per sale
Commission 15%
Percentage of total sales attributed to affiliates
Attributed to affiliates 50%
Presets:

Your Estimated Results

All figures are projections based on your inputs. Actual results may vary.

Monthly Total Sales (All Channels)
$5,000
Monthly Affiliate-Attributed Revenue
$2,500
Monthly Commission Expense
$375
Net Contribution (after commissions)
$2,125
Annual Affiliate Revenue
$30,000
Annual Commission Expense
$4,500
Annual Net Contribution
$25,500

Note: These are pre-tax estimates. Actual results depend on partner quality, product-market fit, seasonality, and platform fees. Commission rates of 5-30% are typical; 15% is a common starting point. Disclosure

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How to Use This Calculator

1. Monthly Traffic

Enter your website's total monthly unique visitors. If you don't have a site yet, use an estimate based on similar businesses in your niche.

2. Conversion Rate

Industry averages range from 1-3%. Ecommerce typically sees 1-2%, while SaaS free trials convert at 2-5%. Be conservative.

3. Commission Rate

Standard affiliate commissions range from 5-30%. Physical products often pay 5-15%, digital products 20-30%, SaaS 20-30% recurring.

4. Attributed Sales

Not all sales come from affiliates. Start at 20-30% of total sales and increase as your program grows.

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