Niche Ranking•April 2025

Highest-Paying Affiliate Niches

RANK	CATEGORY	OFFERS	AVERAGE PAYOUT	AVERAGE PAYOUT RANGE
1	Travel	Travel booking platforms, travel insurance services, flight and train travel services, accommodation booking platforms	$26	$23-$29	Show details
2	VPNs	Virtual Private Networks, internet security services, online privacy tools	$22	$19-$24	Show details
3	Dating	Online dating platforms, matchmaking services, niche dating websites	$17	$9-$24	Show details
4	Travel insurance	Travel insurance providers, medical travel insurance, vacation insurance comparison platforms	$16	$12-$21	Show details
5	Fitness equipment	Fitness equipment retailers, home gym solutions, fitness wearables, recovery and rehabilitation products	$16	$13-$19	Show details
6	Smart home	Smart home hubs and platforms, smart locks and entry systems, smart lighting and energy management, smart appliances and devices, smart cameras and surveillance	$13	$10-$16	Show details
7	Fitness	Fitness equipment retailers, online fitness programs, supplements, wearable technology, home gym solutions, personal training services, apparel	$13	$11-$14	Show details
8	Cycling	Bicycles, electric bikes, kids' bikes, bike accessories, bike clothing, cycling shoes, helmets, bike computers and GPS	$12	$10-$14	Show details
9	Golf	Golf apparel and accessories, Golf equipment and gear, golf training and simulation, golf course and membership services	$12	$10-$13	Show details
10	Car rental	Car rental services, car sharing platforms, rental car comparison websites, vehicle subscription services	$11	$10-$13	Show details

Which Affiliate Niches Offer the Highest Commissions?

Picking the right affiliate niche is a big deal. It’s not something you can easily switch later without starting over. If you’re after higher payouts, the highest-paying niches to focus on are travel, VPNs, and dating. These niches offer average commissions ranging from $17 to $26 per sale.