Estimate your potential earnings based on product price and conversion rates.
One-Time
Recurring (Monthly)
Commission Per Sale:$0.00
Total Monthly Earnings:$0.00
Estimated Customer Lifetime Value:$0.00
Projected Annual Earnings:$0.00
Understanding Your Affiliate Marketing Earnings
The key to a successful affiliate marketing business is understanding your numbers. Whether you are promoting SaaS products with recurring commissions or high-ticket physical goods, knowing your projected income helps you budget for advertising and content creation.
How the Commission is Calculated
The basic formula for a one-time commission is simple:
For recurring models, the calculation extends to the Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), which factors in how many months a subscriber stays active. Our calculator accounts for both models to give you a realistic view of your revenue stream.
Key Terms for Affiliate Marketers
Commission Rate: The percentage of the sale price that the merchant pays you. This typically ranges from 1% (Amazon Associates) to 50%+ (Digital Products/SaaS).
One-Time vs. Recurring: One-time commissions are paid once per sale. Recurring commissions (common in software subscriptions) pay you every month the customer remains subscribed.
Conversion Rate: While not used in this basic formula, your actual earnings depend on how many visitors click your link and actually buy.
Realistic Example Calculation
If you promote a SEO tool that costs $99/month with a 30% recurring commission, and you refer 10 new customers per month:
Commission per sale: $29.70
New monthly revenue from those 10 sales: $297.00
If customers stay for 6 months, each referral is worth $178.20 in total commission.
Tips to Increase Your Affiliate Income
To scale your earnings, focus on two levers: Higher Ticket Items or Higher Volume. Improving your conversion rate through better copy and trustworthy reviews is often more effective than simply driving more traffic. Always look for programs with "cookies" that last 30-90 days, ensuring you get credit even if the customer doesn't buy immediately.
function toggleRecurring() {
var type = document.getElementById('commissionType').value;
var group = document.getElementById('recurringMonthsGroup');
if (type === 'recurring') {
group.style.display = 'flex';
} else {
group.style.display = 'none';
}
}
function calculateAffiliateEarnings() {
var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById('productPrice').value);
var rate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('commissionRate').value);
var sales = parseFloat(document.getElementById('salesCount').value);
var type = document.getElementById('commissionType').value;
var months = parseFloat(document.getElementById('recurringMonths').value) || 1;
if (isNaN(price) || isNaN(rate) || isNaN(sales)) {
alert('Please enter valid numbers for Price, Rate, and Sales count.');
return;
}
var perSale = price * (rate / 100);
var monthlyTotal = perSale * sales;
var annualTotal = 0;
var ltv = 0;
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('affResults');
var ltvRow = document.getElementById('ltvRow');
resultsDiv.style.display = 'block';
if (type === 'one-time') {
annualTotal = monthlyTotal * 12;
ltvRow.style.display = 'none';
} else {
ltv = perSale * months;
// For recurring, "Annual" assumes you reach your monthly goal consistently
// and does not account for churn for simplicity of a quick estimate,
// or we calculate the run-rate of the monthly sales.
annualTotal = monthlyTotal * 12;
ltvRow.style.display = 'flex';
document.getElementById('ltvResult').innerText = '$' + ltv.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
}
document.getElementById('perSaleResult').innerText = '$' + perSale.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('monthlyTotalResult').innerText = '$' + monthlyTotal.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('annualTotalResult').innerText = '$' + annualTotal.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
resultsDiv.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}