Average annual earnings for affiliate marketers are $65,800, with the range between $42,000 at the low end, and $83,000 at the top end. ZipRecruiter has the highest forecast for affiliate marketing passive income, at $154,700 a year.

Can you make a living off of affiliate marketing?

Affiliate marketing can be lucrative, but it takes a commitment of time and money to make it a real business. Do thorough research before you jump on the affiliate-marketing bandwagon. Traditional advertisements and selling your own products can help if your affiliate-marketing revenue dries up.