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Affiliate Commission Calculator

Estimate an affiliate or referral commission from referred sales and a commission rate.

Gross pay, commission, and raise figures are calculated locally in your browser — no payroll numbers are uploaded.
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Try: Sales referred=5000, Affiliate rate=15 → $5,000, 15.00%, $750

How to use

Enter the sales you referred and your affiliate rate. The tool shows the commission earned. Affiliate programs commonly pay 5%–15% depending on the product and network.

By Jordan Meyer, compensation writer

FAQ

Is a tiered commission better than a flat one?

Tiers reward larger deals with a higher rate above each threshold, so big closers earn more per dollar. A flat rate is simpler and predictable. Which is better depends on your sales mix.

Do I pay tax on commission?

Yes — commission is ordinary income and taxed like salary. The calculators here show gross commission; your take-home will be lower after tax.

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