Amazon Associates fee calculator
See what you actually keep on Amazon Associates. Published fee: Commissions up to 10% by category. Verified Sep 2026.
Estimates use each platform’s published fee; payment-processing costs and taxes are not included.
Worked examples on Amazon Associates
| Amount | Estimated fee | You keep (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $450.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $100.00 | $900.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $500.00 | $4,500.00 |
Based on: Commissions up to 10% by category. Ranges reflect tiered or category-dependent fees.
Compare with other affiliate networks like Amazon Associates
All fees →| Platform | Published fee | |
|---|---|---|
| ClickBank | Commissions often 50%-75% on digital products | Calculator → |
| Digistore24 | Vendors 7.9% + $1 per sale, affiliates free | Calculator → |
| eBay Partner Network | 1-4% commission by category | Calculator → |
| Awin | Free to join for publishers, commissions are paid by advertisers | Calculator → |
| CJ Affiliate | Free for publishers, advertiser-set commissions | Calculator → |
| Rakuten Advertising | Free to join, advertiser-set commissions | Calculator → |
| Skimlinks | Publisher keeps 75% | Calculator → |
| impact.com | Free for partners, brand-set commissions | Calculator → |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon Associates take in fees?
Amazon Associates's published fee is: Commissions up to 10% by category. Fees can vary by category, seller level, or country — always check the platform's current pricing page.
How much do I keep from $1,000 on Amazon Associates?
Based on the published fee, you would keep approximately $900.00 from a $1,000 sale or project on Amazon Associates — before payment-processing costs and taxes.
How does Amazon Associates pay out?
Amazon Associates pays via: Bank transfer, Gift cards, Check.
Is this calculator official?
No — it is an independent estimate by FreelanceSites.net based on Amazon Associates's published fee at the time we last verified it. Actual fees can differ by region, category, promotions, and payment method.