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How Much Can You Really Make with Affiliate Marketing?

Scale your earnings with paid traffic. Learn compliant strategies in our Facebook Ads for Affiliate Marketing Guide.

Beginner ($0-$1K/mo)

• 10-50 sales per month
• 10-20% commission rates
• Building audience

Intermediate ($1K-$10K/mo)

• 50-200 sales per month
• 20-40% commission rates
• Established traffic

Advanced ($10K+/mo)

• 200+ sales per month
• 30-50% commission rates
• Multiple income streams

Top Affiliate Commission Rates by Industry (2025)

Industry	Commission Rate	Cookie Duration
Software/SaaS	20-50%	30-90 days
Digital Products	30-75%	Lifetime/30 days
Online Courses	30-50%	30-60 days
Web Hosting	$50-150/sale	30-90 days
Physical Products	1-10%	24 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good affiliate commission rate?

Good commission rates vary by industry: Software/SaaS (20-50%), digital products (30-75%), courses (30-50%), physical products (1-10%). Higher-priced items often have higher percentage commissions.

How many clicks do I need to make $1,000/month?

With a 2.5% conversion rate and $20 commission per sale, you need about 2,000 clicks/month to make $1,000. Higher conversion rates or commissions reduce required traffic significantly.