Affiliate Commission Calculator

Calculate the commission you earn from affiliate links, the revenue needed to reach an income goal, or your actual commission rate.

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Sale price per unit $

Commission rate %

Number of sales

Monthly income goal $

Commission rate %

Sale price per unit (optional) $

Sale price per unit $

Commission earned per sale $

Fill in the fields and press "Calculate" to see the commission.

Results are informational. Calculation is based on your input and public rules, official accounting may differ. For accuracy, confirm the final result if needed from the appropriate official source or specialist. See the terms of use.

How it works?

Affiliate commission is the share of a sale price paid to the affiliate (you) when someone buys through your referral link.

Commission per sale = Sale price × Commission rate ÷ 100
Total earnings = Commission per sale × Number of sales
Revenue needed = Income goal ÷ (Commission rate ÷ 100)
Commission rate = Commission earned ÷ Sale price × 100

The annual projection assumes your current sales volume repeats every month for 12 months. Actual earnings depend on traffic, conversion rate, cookie duration, and payout terms set by the merchant.

Frequently asked questions

What is an affiliate commission?

An affiliate commission is a percentage of a sale price paid to you (the affiliate) when a customer buys a product or service through your unique referral link. It is the primary way affiliate marketers earn money.

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What is a good affiliate commission rate?

It depends on the industry. Physical products typically pay 1–10% (e.g., Amazon 1–4%). Software and SaaS programs often offer 20–40%. Online courses and digital products can go up to 30–50% or higher. Higher ticket items may pay lower percentages but yield larger absolute commissions.

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What is EPC (earnings per click)?

EPC stands for earnings per click. It is calculated as total commissions earned divided by the number of clicks on your affiliate links. EPC helps you compare the profitability of different programs regardless of commission rate, since a high-rate program with poor conversions may earn less than a lower-rate program with strong conversions.

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How does a cookie duration affect my commissions?

Cookie duration is the window after a click during which a sale is attributed to you. A 30-day cookie means if a visitor clicks your link and buys within 30 days, you earn the commission. Longer cookie durations generally mean more conversions, especially for high-consideration purchases.

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Is affiliate commission calculated on the gross or net sale price?

Most programs pay commission on the net sale price - after discounts but before taxes. Some exclude shipping fees. Always read the program's terms to understand what the commission base is, as it can significantly affect your actual earnings.

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