# How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions > TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Multi-Tier Commissions How Multi-Tier Commissions Work Example 1 Example 2 Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-set-up-multi-tier-commissions - Section: Marketing / Affiliate Campaigns - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 5, each explained below --- --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Introduction to Multi-Tier Commissions](#introduction-to-multi-tier-commissions) - [How Multi-Tier Commissions Work](#how-multi-tier-commissions-work) - [Example 1](#example-1) - [Example 2](#example-2) - [Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions](#steps-to-set-up-multi-tier-commissions) - [Conclusion](#conclusion) ## **Introduction to Multi-Tier Commissions** Multi-tier commissions, also known as multi-level marketing , allow you to reward not just the affiliate who makes a sale but also their network of sub-affiliates. This system encourages affiliates to recruit others, expanding their reach and creating a layered network of income opportunities. Our platform supports up to 7 tiers, enabling flexible and customizable commission structures for your campaigns. --- ## **How Multi-Tier Commissions Work** In a multi-tier commission structure, affiliates earn commissions not only on their direct sales but also on the sales generated by their sub-affiliates across multiple levels (tiers). Each tier can have a different commission rate, providing opportunities to incentivize both top-level and sub-level affiliates. ### **Example 1** **Affiliate Chain Setup:** ![Example 1 (image 1 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033782901/original/4Kdb3ysdSfJQfaWfg4EqYkKEBOBmHTRSbg.jpeg) **Example 1 (image 1 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "Example 1" section of "How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions". The text alongside this image reads: In a multi-tier commission structure, affiliates earn commissions not only on their direct sales but also on the sales generated by their sub-affiliates across multiple levels (tiers). Each tier can have a different commission rate, providing opportunities to incentivize both top-level and…. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Let’s say your commission structure is set up as follows. - What this covers: In a multi-tier commission structure, affiliates earn commissions not only on their direct sales but also on the sales generated by their sub-affiliates across multiple levels (tiers). Each tier can have a different commission rate, providing opportunities to incentivize both top-level and sub-level affiliates. - Fields: 1st Tier: 20%, 2nd Tier: 10%, 3rd Tier: 5%, 4th Tier: 3%, 5th Tier: 2% - Controls: Jan, $20, Toby, $10, Ryan, $5, Jim, $3, Michael, $2 - Next: Let’s say your commission structure is set up as follows: Full procedure: 1. 1st Tier: 20% 2. 2nd Tier: 10% 3. 3rd Tier: 5% 4. 4th Tier: 3% 5. 5th Tier: 2% Let’s say your commission structure is set up as follows: - **1st Tier:** 20% - **2nd Tier:** 10% - **3rd Tier:** 5% - **4th Tier:** 3% - **5th Tier:** 2% In a setup like this, the commission distribution is simple. The first tier(where the sale happened) receives the largest share of the commission, and as the percentages decrease, the earnings are passed up to the referring affiliates in the higher tiers. For example: If Jan refers a $100 sale, then: 1. **Jan** (1st tier affiliate) earns **$20**. 2. **Toby** (Jan’s recruiter, 2nd tier) earns **$10**. 3. **Ryan** (Toby’s recruiter, 3rd tier) earns **$5**. 4. **Jim** (Ryan’s recruiter, 4th tier) earns **$3**. 5. **Michael** (Jim’s recruiter, 5th tier) earns **$2**. **Total Paid to Affiliates:** $40 ($20 + $10 + $5 + $3 + $2) This tiered system ensures that as the network grows, the upper-level affiliates continue to benefit from the performance of their sub-affiliates. ### **Example 2** **Affiliate Chain Setup:** Same setup as before but this time Stanley refers a $100 sale, then: 1. **Stanley** (1st tier affiliate) earns **$20**. 2. **Dwight** (Stanley's recruiter, 2nd tier) earns **$10**. 3. **Michael** (Dwight's recruiter, 3rd tier) earns **$5**. **Total Paid to Affiliates:** $30 ($20 + $10 + $5 ) ![Example 2 (image 2 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033782900/original/fA9NjAkSgePQgIXGbbNe0cQPNbgzDDFM-Q.jpeg) **Example 2 (image 2 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "Example 2" section of "How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions". The text alongside this image reads: Stanley (1st tier affiliate) earns $20. Dwight (Stanley's recruiter, 2nd tier) earns $10. Michael (Dwight's recruiter, 3rd tier) earns $5. Immediately after, the guide continues: Create a New Affiliate Campaign: Start by creating a new affiliate campaign. Learn more here. Enable Multi-Tier Commissions: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions: Review and Confirm Additional Settings: Publish Your Campaign: Once your…. - What this covers: Stanley (1st tier affiliate) earns $20. Dwight (Stanley's recruiter, 2nd tier) earns $10. Michael (Dwight's recruiter, 3rd tier) earns $5. - Controls: Stanley, $20, Dwight, $10, Michael, $5 - Next: Create a New Affiliate Campaign: Start by creating a new affiliate campaign. Learn more here. Enable Multi-Tier Commissions: Configure Tier-Specific Commissions: Review and Confirm Additional Settings: Publish Your Campaign: Once your multi-tier structure is set up and reviewed, publish the campaign to start tracking and rewarding your affiliates automatically. Full procedure: 1. Stanley (1st tier affiliate) earns $20. 2. Dwight (Stanley's recruiter, 2nd tier) earns $10. 3. Michael (Dwight's recruiter, 3rd tier) earns $5. --- ## **Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions** 1. **Create a New Affiliate Campaign:** Start by creating a new affiliate campaign. [Learn more here.](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-create-an-affiliate-campaign) 2. **Enable Multi-Tier Commissions:** - Navigate to the **Advanced Commissions** settings. ![Step 1 of 3: Navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033864274/original/rMCa1DCc-yUG5X3lbxsKOZhTBlNtCZ3jbQ.png) **Step 1 of 3: Navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 3 in the "Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions" section of "How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions". At this point in the walkthrough you navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings. This part of the guide covers 2 fields, listed below. The next step is to enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option. - Where to go: Navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings. - Fields: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions:, Configure Tier-Specific Commissions: - Controls: Advanced Commissions, Multi-Tier Commissions - Next: Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option. Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings. <- this image 2. Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option. 3. Select the number of tiers you want to activate (up to 7). - Enable the **Multi-Tier Commissions** option. ![Step 2 of 3: Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033864331/original/sawNcnoS2HGf-n82v64lFvLejI2PbV0ovg.png) **Step 2 of 3: Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 3 in the "Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions" section of "How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions". At this point in the walkthrough you enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option. This part of the guide covers 2 fields, listed below. The next step is to select the number of tiers you want to activate (up to 7). - What this covers: Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option. - Fields: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions:, Configure Tier-Specific Commissions: - Controls: Multi-Tier Commissions, Advanced Commissions - Next: Select the number of tiers you want to activate (up to 7). Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the Advanced Commissions settings. 2. Enable the Multi-Tier Commissions option. <- this image 3. Select the number of tiers you want to activate (up to 7). - Select the number of tiers you want to activate (up to 7). 3. **Configure Tier-Specific Commissions:** - Set the commission rates for each tier, either as default rates or specific to certain products. This helps motivate affiliates at different levels to continue promoting your products. ![Step 1 of 1: Set the commission rates for each tier, either as default rates or…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033864405/original/Hk9AB5CAN9QH4mMyWgzHYIQalkVFzSFyqg.png) **Step 1 of 1: Set the commission rates for each tier, either as default rates or…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Steps to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions" section of "How to Set Up Multi-Tier Commissions". At this point in the walkthrough you set the commission rates for each tier, either as default rates or specific to certain products. This helps motivate affiliates at different levels to continue promoting your products. This part of the guide covers 2 fields, listed below. - What this covers: Set the commission rates for each tier, either as default rates or specific to certain products. This helps motivate affiliates at different levels to continue promoting your products. - Fields: Enable Multi-Tier Commissions:, Configure Tier-Specific Commissions: - Controls: Advanced Commissions, Multi-Tier Commissions 4. **Review and Confirm Additional Settings:** - Double-check all settings, including any optional features such as auto-enrollment of new customers as sub-affiliates, to ensure smooth operation. 5. **Publish Your Campaign:** Once your multi-tier structure is set up and reviewed, publish the campaign to start tracking and rewarding your affiliates automatically. --- ## **Conclusion** A multi-tier commission structure allows you to build a strong, engaged network of affiliates and sub-affiliates, incentivizing both immediate sales and long-term growth. By setting up multiple tiers, you not only reward top sellers but also encourage them to grow their networks, helping boost your overall sales potential. --- ## **What's Next:** - [How to create an Affiliate Campaign](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-create-an-affiliate-campaign) - [How to track leads from an Affiliate Campaign](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-track-leads-from-an-affiliate-campaign) - [How to Set Up and Pay Affiliates for Generating Leads](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-set-up-and-pay-affiliates-for-generating-leads) - [FAQs for Affiliate Campaigns](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/faqs-for-affiliate-campaigns) --- --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com