Affiliate Commission Calculator
Estimate your potential earnings from affiliate programs and networks.
How to Use the Affiliate Commission Calculator
To accurately project your affiliate marketing income, you need to understand the relationship between product price, commission structures, and conversion volume. This tool helps you bridge that gap by showing exactly how much traffic you need to hit your income goals.
If you are promoting a VPN service priced at $60 with a 30% commission rate, and you aim for 20 sales a month:
- Commission per sale: $18.00
- Total Earnings: $360.00
- At a 2% conversion rate, you'd need 1,000 targeted clicks.
Key Variables in Affiliate Calculations
Commission Rate: This varies wildly by niche. Software (SaaS) often offers 20-40% recurring, while physical products on Amazon might range from 1% to 10%.
Conversion Rate: This is the percentage of people who click your link and actually buy. A "good" conversion rate typically falls between 0.5% and 3%, depending on how warm your audience is.
Strategies to Increase Your Commission
Maximizing affiliate revenue isn't just about more traffic; it's about better math. You can increase your earnings by:
- Promoting High-Ticket Items: Higher product prices mean larger payouts for the same amount of effort.
- Optimizing for EPC: "Earnings Per Click" is a vital metric that combines commission rate and conversion rate to show the true value of your traffic.
- Focusing on Recurring Programs: Subscription-based models pay you every month the customer remains active.
FAQ: Affiliate Marketing Earnings
What is a typical affiliate commission rate?
Physical goods usually stay in the 3-8% range. Digital products, courses, and software often start at 20% and can go as high as 75% for certain info-products.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No, this calculates gross commission. You should set aside a portion of these earnings for self-employment taxes depending on your local jurisdiction.