Affiliate disclosure: We are GoHighLevel affiliates; this page contains our affiliate-recruitment links. The calculator is an illustration of the commission structure, not an income promise — your results depend entirely on your distribution and retention.
TL;DR — Commission = 40% of each referral's plan, monthly, while they stay: ~$38.80 (Starter), ~$118.80 (Unlimited), ~$198.80 (SaaS Pro). Enter your referral mix and a churn rate below. Two honest defaults baked in: 5% monthly churn (typical SMB SaaS) and zero new referrals — so the 12-month figure shows what a cohort is really worth, not a fantasy of frictionless growth.
The calculator
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Starter referrals ($97/mo · pays ~$38.80) | |
| Unlimited referrals ($297/mo · pays ~$118.80) | |
| SaaS Pro referrals ($497/mo · pays ~$198.80) | |
| Monthly churn % (SMB SaaS: 3–8%) | |
| Tier-2: customers referred by your recruits (5% of $297 avg) |
| Output | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Month-1 commission | — |
| Month-12 commission (after churn decay) | — |
| 12-month cumulative total | — |
| Cohort half-life at this churn | — |
Model: static cohort, no new referrals added, churn compounds monthly. Payouts in reality lag 30–45 days behind earning. Figures use current plan prices — verify on the pricing page.
Worked examples (the static version)
| Scenario | Month-1 income | 12-month total @ 5% churn |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Starter referrals (side-project scale) | ~$116/mo | ~$1,070 |
| 10 Unlimited referrals (established site) | ~$1,188/mo | ~$10,900 |
| 25 mixed + 20 tier-2 customers (top ~1% of affiliates) | ~$3,300/mo | ~$30,300 |
The number the calculator can't give you: how long it takes to land those referrals. Converting ten customers typically takes hundreds of high-intent clicks, which means months of ranking content or an existing audience — the realistic sequence is mapped in the first-90-days playbook. And churn is the silent variable: at 5% monthly, half your cohort is gone in ~14 months, which is why honest content that attracts good-fit buyers isn't just ethical — it's the retention strategy.
Where the referrals come from: the full commission mechanics are in the program breakdown, signup steps in the joining guide, and the content playbook in the free starter kit.
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Frequently asked questions
How much per referral?
40% of their plan monthly: ~$38.80 (Starter), ~$118.80 (Unlimited), ~$198.80 (SaaS Pro), uncapped, while they stay subscribed.
What churn should I assume?
3–8% monthly is typical SMB SaaS; well-targeted referrals sit at the low end.
Does the calculator include payout lag?
No — commissions pay 30–45 days after being earned, so cash arrives about 1–2 months behind the model.
Is this an income guarantee?
No. It illustrates the commission structure only — actual earnings depend on your distribution and retention, and most affiliates in any program earn little or nothing.