How influencers make money from affiliate marketing and the networks they use

“There's a very low barrier to entry to using affiliate programs,” influencer Kara Harms previously told Insider. “That's why it's such a powerful tool for all content creators, but especially new ones, to monetize their content quickly and effectively.”

There is often no minimum follower count needed to make money from affiliate marketing. This is one reason it's become popular among  “nano” and “micro” influencers (with between 1,000 and 100,000 followers) to start making money and working with sponsors as content creators.

How lucrative affiliate marketing is for an influencer depends on several factors such as their following size, engagement, and which industry they are in. It also depends on the commission rates brands and platforms put in place.

For instance, some finance influencers can make a decent portion of their income from affiliate links alone. They might work with investing apps like Robinhood or Acorns.

Insider has talked with many influencers and industry experts about affiliate marketing. Here's a rundown of what they told us they have earned.

We spoke with a handful of influencers about how they incorporate affiliate links into their content. Several detailed their monthly earnings. They ranged from about $50 per month to more than $25,000 per month.

Here's how much money 11 creators make from affiliates: