Kajabi Partner Program Compensation Plan Explained (2026)
Simple breakdown: how much you actually earn per customer
Last updated: March 22, 2026
~$26.70
per direct customer per month
Strong per-customer residual
🎯 Income Goal Calculator
How big does your team need to be to hit your income goal?
| Monthly Goal | Team Size Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000/mo | ~38 customers | Based on direct customer residuals |
| $3,000/mo | ~113 customers | Requires consistent customer retention |
| $10,000/mo | ~375 customers | Typically requires leadership rank |
Based on $26.70/referral (Basic plan). Higher-tier plans require fewer referrals: ~17 Pro referrals for $2,000/month.
📋 How It Works
Kajabi pays 30% recurring commissions on all subscription plans ($89-$399/month). Partners earn $26.70-$119.70/month per active referral — significantly higher than typical MLM per-customer residuals ($3-14). No downline, no team building, no autoship requirements. The catch: you must be a paying Kajabi customer, and you need 3 new referrals per year to maintain eligibility.
📊 Commission Levels Breakdown
| Level | $/Customer/Month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan referral (30%) | $26.70 | 30% of $89/month = $26.70/month |
| Growth Plan referral (30%) | $59.70 | 30% of $199/month = $59.70/month |
| Pro Plan referral (30%) | $119.70 | 30% of $399/month = $119.70/month |
📅 Monthly Requirements
Must be an active paying Kajabi subscriber + 3 new referrals per 12 months
Kajabi is NOT an MLM — it's a SaaS affiliate program. Single-tier commissions only (no downline). Legacy partners get 30% flat; new partners are on a tiered structure that increases as referral count grows. Must be an active Kajabi customer to participate.
⚠️ Key Gotchas
- Must be an active paying Kajabi subscriber to participate in partner program
- 12-month inactivity cliff: need 3 new referrals/year or lose commission eligibility
- 60-day payout delay on all commissions (paid monthly around 19th-23rd)
- Grandfathered 30% rate lost if you hit inactivity cliff and rejoin
- New partners on tiered structure — not automatic 30% rate
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Source: https://help.kajabi.com/en/articles/12696571-kajabi-partner-program-faq
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