A huge incentive for affiliate marketing is that there’s no limit on income. If you have high online engagement and consistently promote your partnerships, you can bring in a substantial amount of money. According to PayScale, the average annual income for affiliate marketers is $53,290 per year, with the top 10% earning around $73,000 and the bottom 10% earning $39,000. The more competitive the industry, like fashion and lifestyle, and the larger the following an affiliate has, the more profitable your marketing can be.