Affiliate Commission Calculator
Network override included, base defined.
Cost per affiliate sale
$9.46
11% of the order
The network fee adds 20% on top of the commission, so a 12% programme actually costs 14.4%. That override is the line most often left out of programme planning.
How the Affiliate Commission Calculator works
A 12% affiliate programme does not cost 12%. The network override adds a fifth on top, and paying commission on the whole order rather than net of tax and shipping means paying on money you never kept.
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
Should commission be paid on gross or net?
Net of tax and shipping is the standard. Paying on gross means commissioning revenue that goes to the tax authority and the courier, which nobody would agree to if it were stated that plainly.
What is the network override?
The affiliate network's fee, usually charged as a percentage of the commission you pay — commonly 20% to 30%. It turns a 12% programme into a 14.4% one.
What commission rate should I offer?
Enough to compete for the affiliate's attention against everything else in their inventory, and low enough that the sale still contributes. Content affiliates need more than coupon sites do.
Should rates vary by affiliate type?
Yes. Content and review affiliates create demand; coupon and loyalty sites intercept it. Paying both the same rate overpays one of them substantially.