TikTok Shop Affiliate Commission Calculator
Work out what a creator earns per sale and per month, and what the seller keeps at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 30% commission — including the highest rate the seller can offer before a sale loses money.
By Marginory teamContent reviewed
Set by the seller in their affiliate plan
Optional — for conversion rate estimate
Commission earnings
Seller view: profit and creator payout by commission rate
Referral fee category (US)
| Commission | Creator earns | Seller profit | Seller margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $1.50 | $13.69 | 45.7% |
| 10% | $3.00 | $12.19 | 40.7% |
| 15% | $4.50 | $10.69 | 35.7% |
| 20% | $6.00 | $9.19 | 30.7% |
| 30% | $9.00 | $6.19 | 20.7% |
Maximum commission the seller can offer before the sale loses money: 50.7% (before ads and refunds).
How this is calculated
Assumptions
- Commission is paid on the sale price (not including shipping)
- Commission is settled after the order completes and the return window closes; check the timing in your affiliate center
- The seller sets the rate in an open, targeted or shop plan; the table shows 5–30% for comparison, not market averages
Source: seller.tiktok.com/university/ · Last verified: 2026-10-11
Worked example: how much commission a product can pay
A $32 product with free shipping, $10 cost and $5.50 postage leaves $14.58 after the 6% referral fee — the most a creator could be paid before the sale loses money.
| 10% | 15% | 20% | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | −$3.20 | −$4.80 | −$6.40 | −$9.60 |
| Profit after commission | $11.38 | $9.78 | $8.18 | $4.98 |
Break-even commission here is 45.6%. Leave room for refunds and samples sent to creators.
Cost inputs are illustrative; fees are calculated with the same rates as the calculator above.
Review the market, fee bases and exclusions shown with this tool. Published rates and illustrative cost inputs have different certainty. Compare your breakdown with an actual order statement. Sources and methodology.