Short answerThe average SaaS affiliate commission is 24.16%, according to Rewardful's 2026 benchmark of 2,847 programs.
The benchmark
The average SaaS affiliate commission is 24.16% (Rewardful, State of SaaS Affiliate Programs, 2026). 56% of SaaS affiliate programs have fewer than 50 affiliates.
Referral partners and resellers
Referral partners who bring qualified deals often get more than affiliates, and resellers get a margin on your list price instead of a commission. Recurring commissions keep partners interested beyond the first sale.
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