| Category | Offer type | Commission | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty & Personal Care | Open collab, standard | 12–15% | Estimate. Low end 8%. Short Form Nation. |
| Beauty & Personal Care | Open collab, competitive | 18–20% (up to 25%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Beauty & Personal Care | Targeted collab | 18–22% (premium 25–28%, VIP 30%+) | Estimate. Offered to chosen creators. Short Form Nation. |
| Beauty & Personal Care | Typical US range | 15–25% (top tier 30%) | Estimate. Ranges seen across active US programs. Hubfluence. |
| Fashion & Apparel | Open collab, standard | 10–13% | Estimate. Low end 7%. Short Form Nation. |
| Fashion & Apparel | Open collab, competitive | 15–18% (up to 22%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Fashion & Apparel | Targeted collab | 15–18% (premium 20–22%, VIP 25%+) | Estimate. Offered to chosen creators. Short Form Nation. |
| Fashion & Apparel | Typical US range | 10–15% (top tier 20%) | Estimate. Ranges seen across active US programs. Hubfluence. |
| Health & Wellness | Open collab, standard | 12–15% | Estimate. Low end 8%. Short Form Nation. |
| Health & Wellness | Open collab, competitive | 18–20% (up to 22%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Health & Wellness | Targeted collab | 18–22% (premium 22–25%, VIP 28%+) | Estimate. Offered to chosen creators. Short Form Nation. |
| Health & Wellness | Typical US range | 20–30% (top tier 30%+) | Estimate. Ranges seen across active US programs. Hubfluence. |
| Home & Kitchen | Open collab, standard | 10–12% | Estimate. Low end 7%. Short Form Nation. |
| Home & Kitchen | Open collab, competitive | 15–18% (up to 20%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Home & Kitchen | Targeted collab | 15–18% (premium 18–22%, VIP 25%+) | Estimate. Offered to chosen creators. Short Form Nation. |
| Home & Kitchen | Typical US range | 10–20% (top tier 25%) | Estimate. Ranges seen across active US programs. Hubfluence. |
| Electronics & Tech | Open collab, standard | 5–8% | Estimate. Low end 3%. Short Form Nation. |
| Electronics & Tech | Open collab, competitive | 10–12% (up to 15%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Electronics & Tech | Targeted collab | 10–13% (premium 15–18%, VIP 20%+) | Estimate. Offered to chosen creators. Short Form Nation. |
| Electronics & Tech | Typical US range | 5–15% (top tier 20%) | Estimate. Ranges seen across active US programs. Hubfluence. |
| Food & Beverage | Open collab, standard | 10–15% | Estimate. Low end 8%. Short Form Nation. |
| Food & Beverage | Open collab, competitive | 18–20% (up to 22%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Food & Beverage | Typical US range | 10–20% (top tier 25%) | Estimate. Ranges seen across active US programs. Hubfluence. |
| Jewelry & Accessories | Open collab, standard | 12–15% | Estimate. Low end 8%. Short Form Nation. |
| Jewelry & Accessories | Open collab, competitive | 18–20% (up to 25%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| Pet Products | Open collab, standard | 12–15% | Estimate. Low end 8%. Short Form Nation. |
| Pet Products | Open collab, competitive | 15–18% (up to 22%+) | Estimate. To stand out in crowded niches. Short Form Nation. |
| All categories | Open collab average | 13–16% | Estimate. Cross-category average. Short Form Nation. |
| All categories | Targeted collab, typical | 18–30% | Estimate. Short Form Nation. |
| All categories | Common sweet spot | 15–20% | Estimate. Suggested starting band for most categories. Hubfluence. |
All rates are estimates from vendor benchmarks, not TikTok data. Sellers set their own commission; check competing offers in the Affiliate Center.
How to use these commission rates
Start from your margin
Commission comes out of your margin. Work out what you can afford per sale first, then compare with your category's range.
Open vs targeted
Open collaboration is visible to all creators. Targeted collaboration is an invite to chosen creators, usually at a higher rate.
Check live offers
Search your product type in the Affiliate Center to see what similar products pay right now.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good commission rate on TikTok Shop?
Benchmarks put open collaboration at about 13–16% on average and 15–20% as a common sweet spot. Electronics run lower, beauty and health higher.
Who sets the commission rate?
The seller. TikTok doesn't fix affiliate rates; you choose them per product and can offer higher targeted rates to chosen creators.
Do I pay commission on refunded orders?
Commission on a refunded order is usually reversed if the refund happens before the creator is paid.
Are these TikTok's official rates?
No. They are estimates from 2026 vendor benchmarks. TikTok's own referral fee is a separate charge.
Related free tools
Sources: Short Form Nation: affiliate commission rates brands should offer (2026) · Hubfluence: TikTok Shop commission guide 2026 · Dashboardly: TikTok Shop fees 2026 (commission refunds)