Affiliate Commission Calculator: Price Your Program Right
Enter sales volume, order value and commission rate to see exactly what your affiliate program pays out and what margin remains, in seconds.
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Test Rates Instantly
Compare payouts across commission rates and sales volumes to find a rate you can sustain.
Protect Your Margins
See payouts as a share of revenue and profit so commissions never quietly eat your margin.
Recruit With Confidence
Quote affiliates a rate you have already stress tested against your real order economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typical affiliate commission rate?
Physical products commonly pay 5 to 15 percent, while digital products and software often pay 20 to 40 percent because margins are higher. Start where your unit economics stay profitable and raise rates for top performers later.
How do I calculate affiliate commission payouts?
Multiply expected sales revenue by your commission rate. The calculator does this across the volumes you enter and shows total payouts alongside what remains, so you can judge whether the program is profitable before launch.
Is the Affiliate Commission Calculator free?
Yes, the calculator is free after creating a Brainito account. Model as many rate and volume scenarios as you need, and revisit the numbers whenever you adjust pricing or add new affiliate tiers in 2026.
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