Affiliate Earnings Projection Calculator

Project your affiliate marketing income with traffic growth, conversion rates, and commission calculations

Revenue
Growth
Traffic
Conversions
$6.3K
Total Projected Revenue
12 months
$522.28
Avg Monthly Revenue
$673.45
Final Month Revenue
71%
Revenue Growth

Affiliate Niche

Software, SaaS, gadgets, electronics

Conversion Metrics

0.5%3.5%15%
0.1%2.5%10%

Growth Settings

0%5%25%
312 months36

Current Funnel Metrics

Monthly Clicks350
Monthly Conversions8.8
Revenue per 1K Visitors$39.38
Current Monthly Revenue$393.75

Revenue Projection Over Time

Green area shows monthly revenue growth. Blue line shows cumulative total earnings.

Scenario Comparison

Conservative (2% growth)
Moderate (5% growth)
Aggressive (10% growth)

Compare different growth scenarios to plan for best and worst cases.

Traffic & Conversion Growth

Purple bars show traffic growth. Orange line shows projected conversions.

Monthly Breakdown

MonthTrafficClicksConversionsRevenueCumulative
M110.0K3508.8$393.75$393.75
M210.5K3689.2$413.44$807.19
M311.0K3869.7$434.11$1.2K
M411.6K40510.1$455.81$1.7K
M512.2K42510.6$478.61$2.2K
M612.8K44711.2$502.54$2.7K
M713.4K46911.7$527.66$3.2K
M814.1K49212.3$554.05$3.8K
M914.8K51712.9$581.75$4.3K
M1015.5K54313.6$610.84$5.0K
M1116.3K57014.3$641.38$5.6K
M1217.1K59915.0$673.45$6.3K

Understanding Affiliate Earnings

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based business model where you earn commissions by promoting products or services. Your earnings depend on traffic, click-through rates, conversion rates, and commission values.

For accurate financial tracking and ROI calculations, try our CAGR Calculator to understand your investment growth over time.

The affiliate funnel works like this: Traffic → Clicks → Conversions → Revenue. Each step has a conversion rate, and optimizing any step multiplies your overall earnings. A 10% improvement in each step can double your revenue.

Understanding your revenue per 1,000 visitors (RPM) helps compare different niches and traffic sources. High-commission niches like finance may have lower conversion rates but higher per-sale earnings.

Track your ad spending ROI with our CPC/CPM Calculator to optimize your paid traffic campaigns.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How accurate are affiliate earnings projections?
Projections are estimates based on your input metrics. Real-world results vary based on seasonality, market changes, competition, and content quality. Use these as planning tools and compare against conservative scenarios for realistic expectations.
What is a good click-through rate (CTR) for affiliate links?
Average affiliate CTR ranges from 1-5% depending on niche and placement. Well-optimized content with contextual links can achieve 3-7%. Finance and software niches often see lower CTR but higher commissions, while lifestyle niches may have higher CTR with lower payouts.
How do I improve my affiliate conversion rate?
Focus on promoting products you genuinely recommend, write detailed reviews with pros/cons, use comparison tables, target buyer-intent keywords, and ensure your affiliate links go to optimized landing pages. Trust and authenticity drive conversions.
What monthly growth rate is realistic for affiliate sites?
New sites might see 10-20% monthly traffic growth with consistent content. Established sites typically grow 3-8% monthly. Growth depends on SEO efforts, content quality, and market competition. Be conservative in projections for financial planning.
How do I calculate my average commission?
Review your affiliate network reports to find average earnings per conversion (EPC). Consider commission rates, average order values, and cookie durations. For mixed programs, use a weighted average based on conversion volume.
Which affiliate niches are most profitable?
Finance, software/SaaS, and B2B services typically offer highest commissions ($50-200+). Health, education, and tech have moderate commissions with good volume. Fashion and lifestyle have lower commissions but higher conversion rates. Choose based on your expertise and audience.

About This Calculator

This calculator provides estimates based on your input metrics. Actual affiliate earnings vary based on seasonality, market conditions, algorithm changes, competition, and content quality. Use conservative scenarios for financial planning. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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