Multiple Commission Types

Recurring Revenue Support

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Affiliate Commission Calculator

See how much you could earn as an affiliate. Enter your numbers and get instant projections.

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Affiliate Commission Calculator

Adjust the inputs below to see your potential earnings in real-time

Calculator Inputs

Calculate For:

Monthly Website Visitors: 10,000

Click-Through Rate (%)

Conversion Rate (%)

Average Order Value ($)

Commission Type

Commission Rate (%)

Recurring/Subscription Product

Your Results

👆

200

Monthly Clicks

✓

6

Monthly Conversions

💰

$178.20

Monthly Commissions

📈

$2138

Yearly Earnings

💵

$594

Monthly Revenue

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Track commissions automatically. Pay affiliates with one click. Scale your program easily.

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Understanding the Basics

What is an Affiliate Commission Calculator?

This tool helps you estimate earnings before you start promoting. Enter your traffic, conversion rates, and commission rates. Get realistic projections instantly.

Whether you're a blogger, creator, or marketer—know your earning potential before you commit.

Estimate earnings before committing to a program

Compare different commission structures

Set realistic monthly and yearly income goals

Identify the most profitable niches

Why Affiliate Marketing Matters

$8.2B+ Industry

Affiliate marketing continues to grow 10%+ annually

Performance-Based

Earn based on results, not effort alone

Low Barrier to Entry

Start with zero inventory or upfront investment

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use the Affiliate Commission Calculator

Follow these simple steps to estimate your potential affiliate earnings accurately

Enter Your Monthly Traffic

Input your monthly website visitors, email list size, or social media reach. This is the foundation of your earning potential.

💡 Use Google Analytics or your platform's insights to get accurate numbers.

Set Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Estimate what percentage of your audience will click your affiliate links. Typical rates range from 1-5% depending on your content quality.

💡 Product reviews typically see 3-5% CTR, while banner ads see 1-2%.

Input Conversion Rate

This is the percentage of clicks that result in a sale. Ask the merchant for their average or use industry benchmarks.

💡 SaaS products typically convert at 2-5%, e-commerce at 1-3%.

Add Average Order Value

Enter the typical purchase amount for the product you're promoting. Higher prices can mean higher commissions.

💡 Consider promoting products with upsells or bundles for higher AOV.

Choose Commission Structure

Select percentage-based (earn % of sale) or fixed (earn set amount per sale) based on the affiliate program's terms.

💡 Recurring commissions on subscriptions can multiply your long-term earnings.

Review Your Results

See your projected monthly clicks, conversions, and commission earnings. Adjust inputs to model different scenarios.

💡 Test conservative, moderate, and optimistic scenarios to plan accordingly.

Key Factors

Factors That Influence Affiliate Earnings

Understanding these variables helps you input accurate data and maximize your results

Traffic Quality vs Quantity

Quality beats quantity. 1,000 visitors searching for "best CRM software" convert better than 10,000 from viral content.

• Search traffic typically converts 2-3x better than social

• Email lists often see 5-10x higher conversion rates

• Niche audiences outperform broad audiences

Product-Market Fit

Products that match your audience convert best. A finance blog sells accounting software better than gaming chairs.

• Relevance can increase conversions by 3-5x

• Personal experience with products builds trust

• Problem-solution content converts best

Commission Structure Impact

Commission type matters. Recurring SaaS commissions can earn 10-20x more than one-time payouts.

• Recurring: Earn monthly for subscription products

• High-ticket: Fewer sales needed for same income

• Tiered: Higher rates as you generate more sales

Seasonality & Timing

Sales vary by season. Q4 often sees 2-3x higher conversions. Plan your content accordingly.

• Q4 (Oct-Dec) often sees 2-3x higher conversions

• B2B software peaks in Q1 (budget season)

• Consider cookie duration for delayed purchases

Commission Types

Choose the Right Commission Structure

Different commission models work better for different business types. Calculate your earnings with each structure.

Commission Structures

Percentage

30%

$30 per $100 sale

Best for: Variable pricing

Fixed Amount

$50

$50 per sale

Best for: Consistent pricing

Recurring

30% / mo

$30/mo per subscriber

Best for: Subscription products

Earnings Projection

Live

Monthly Traffic

10,000

+15%

Conversions

30

+22%

Monthly Earnings

$891

+18%

Yearly Projection

$10,692

+18%

💡 Tip

Increase your CTR by 1% to earn an additional $297/month

Benchmark Comparison

SaaS Industry

Click-Through Rate

Above average

Your Value

2.5%

Industry Avg

1.5-3%

Conversion Rate

Below average

Your Value

1.8%

Industry Avg

2-5%

Commission Rate

Industry standard

Your Value

30%

Industry Avg

20-40%

Good Progress!

Your metrics are performing well. Focus on improving conversion rate to reach the next tier.

Benefits

Why Use Our Commission Calculator?

Make data-driven decisions about your affiliate program with accurate commission projections

Plan Your Strategy

Test different commission rates and traffic levels before you launch.

Set Realistic Goals

Use benchmarks to set achievable revenue targets.

Maximize ROI

See how traffic, commissions, and earnings connect.

Compare Scenarios

Test different structures side-by-side to find the best fit.

Recruit Affiliates

Show affiliates realistic earnings based on their traffic.

Track Performance

Compare projections to actual results in LinkJolt.

Benchmarks

Industry Benchmarks

Use these industry averages to benchmark your affiliate program performance

Industry	Click-Through Rate	Conversion Rate	Commission Rate
SaaS/Software	1.5-3%	2-5%	20-40%
E-commerce	2-4%	1-3%	5-15%
Digital Products	3-6%	5-10%	30-50%
Education/Courses	2-5%	3-8%	25-50%
B2B Services	1-2%	2-4%	10-30%

Optimization

How to Optimize Your Results

Proven strategies to improve your commission earnings and conversion rates

Increase Click-Through Rate

Use compelling call-to-action buttons

Place affiliate links in high-traffic areas

Create honest, detailed product reviews

Use visual content and screenshots

Test different link placements and formats

Improve Conversion Rate

Target high-intent keywords and content

Pre-qualify leads with detailed content

Use email follow-up sequences

Promote during sales and promotions

Build trust with authentic recommendations

Maximize Commission Value

Focus on higher-priced products

Negotiate better commission rates

Promote recurring/subscription products

Build long-term partnerships

Prioritize products with high customer LTV

Turn Projections Into Reality

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Yearly

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Starter
For Small Teams

$19.99/month

Up to $5,000/month earned from affiliates

0% Transaction Fees

What's included

✓
5 active campaigns
✓
50 affiliate invites per month
✓
10 active affiliates
✓
Advanced analytics (3-month data retention)
✓
Email support
✓
Standard affiliate tracking
✓
Fraud detection system
✓
Stripe payout integration
✕
Branded affiliate signup pages
✕
Affiliate program discovery
✕
Unlimited campaigns
✕
Unlimited affiliate invites
✕
Unlimited affiliates
✕
Custom commission structures
✕
Bulk payouts

$0.00 due today

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Professional
Most Popular

$39.99/month

Up to $25,000/month earned from affiliates

0% Transaction Fees

What's included

✓
Unlimited active campaigns
✓
Unlimited affiliates
✓
Unlimited affiliate invites
✓
Advanced analytics (12-month data retention)
✓
Priority chat and email support
✓
Advanced affiliate tracking
✓
Enhanced fraud detection
✓
Stripe payout integration
✓
Custom commission structures
✓
Branded affiliate signup pages
✓
Auto-approve affiliates option
✓
Bulk payouts
✓
Affiliate program discovery
✓
Automated payout management

$0.00 due today

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Ultimate
For Scale-Ups

$99.99/month

Up to $100,000/month earned from affiliates

0% Transaction Fees

What's included

✓
Unlimited active campaigns
✓
Unlimited affiliates
✓
Unlimited affiliate invites
✓
Advanced analytics (12-month data retention)
✓
Priority chat and email support
✓
Advanced affiliate tracking
✓
Enhanced fraud detection
✓
Stripe payout integration
✓
Custom commission structures
✓
Branded affiliate signup pages
✓
Auto-approve affiliates option
✓
Bulk payouts
✓
Affiliate program discovery
✓
Automated payout management

$0.00 due today

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What People Say About Us

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it - hear from some of our satisfied customers!

Linkjolt made affiliate programs easy for us. Some of theother platforms were very difficult and clunky to use, but this UI is so simple and it just works. Highly recommend!

Henry

Founder at multiple startups

We've increased our conversion rates by 37% since we started using LinkJolt. The tracking features and instant payouts alone are worth the price!.

Zeger Hoogeboom

Founder at Coreties.com

The dashboard gives our team the insights we need to work more efficiently and help our partners earn more money.

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Founder at Genebreak

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Marketing Specialist

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about affiliate commission calculations

What is an affiliate commission calculator and how does it work?

A tool to estimate your affiliate earnings. Enter traffic, conversion rate, and commission rate. Get monthly and yearly projections instantly.

How do I estimate my potential earnings?

Use this formula: Traffic × CTR × Conversion Rate × Order Value × Commission Rate. Example: 10,000 × 2% × 3% × $100 × 30% = $180/month. or just use our calculator.

What inputs do I need to use the calculator?

Monthly visitors, click-through rate (1-5% normally), conversion rate (1-5% normally), average order value, and commission rate. Start conservative and adjust.

What types of affiliate programs exist?

Pay-per-sale (earn on purchases), pay-per-lead (earn on signups), recurring (earn monthly on subscriptions), and tiered (earn more as you sell more).

Percentage vs fixed commissions?

Percentage: earn % of sale price (scales with price). Fixed: earn set amount per sale (predictable). Choose based on product type.

How do recurring commissions work?

Earn on every billing cycle. Refer a $99/month product at 30% = $29.70 every month. One referral can pay for 12-24+ months.

What are typical commission rates?

SaaS: 20-40%. E-commerce: 5-15%. Digital products: 30-50%. Courses: 25-50%. B2B: 10-30%.

How can I improve conversions?

Write helpful reviews. Target buying keywords. Use clear CTAs. Promote during sales. Build an email list for follow-ups.

Affiliate Commission Calculator

See how much you could earn as an affiliate. Enter your numbers and get instant projections.

Affiliate Commission Calculator

Calculator Inputs

Calculate For:

Monthly Website Visitors: 10,000

Your Results

200

6

$178.20

Monthly Commissions

$2138

$594

Want to track these results automatically?

For Businesses

What is an Affiliate Commission Calculator?

Why Affiliate Marketing Matters

How to Use the Affiliate Commission Calculator

Enter Your Monthly Traffic

Set Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Input Conversion Rate

Add Average Order Value

Choose Commission Structure

Review Your Results

Factors That Influence Affiliate Earnings

Choose the Right Commission Structure

Commission Structures

30%

$50

30% / mo

Earnings Projection

10,000

30

$891

$10,692

Benchmark Comparison

2.5%

1.8%

30%

Why Use Our Commission Calculator?

Plan Your Strategy

Set Realistic Goals

Maximize ROI

Compare Scenarios

Recruit Affiliates

Track Performance

Industry Benchmarks

How to Optimize Your Results

Increase Click-Through Rate

Improve Conversion Rate

Maximize Commission Value

Turn Projections Into Reality

What's included

What's included

What's included

What People Say About Us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an affiliate commission calculator and how does it work?

How do I estimate my potential earnings?

What inputs do I need to use the calculator?

What types of affiliate programs exist?

Percentage vs fixed commissions?

How do recurring commissions work?

What are typical commission rates?

How can I improve conversions?

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