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MLM Per-Customer Residual Chart (2026)
How much do you actually earn per customer per month? We analyzed the compensation plans of 20 top MLM companies to find out.
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Why This Matters
Most MLM presentations focus on top-earner income or complex rank bonuses. But the real question is simple: how much do you earn per customer who stays? This chart answers that question.
Color key: Strong ($20+) Moderate ($5-20)Low (<$5)
| # | Company | $/Customer/Month | Monthly Requirement | View Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kajabi Partner Program | $26.70Strong | Must be an active paying Kajabi subscriber + 3 new referrals per 12 months | Details |
| 2 | Mary Kay | $25.00Strong | $225 wholesale in Section 1 products | Details |
| 3 | Avon Products | $25.00Strong | $40 minimum order per campaign | Details |
| 4 | Arbonne International | $17.50Moderate | 150 PQV monthly (or 100 PQV avg over 12 months) | Details |
| 5 | MONAT Global | $15.00Moderate | $99 Starter Kit to start; maintain activity through sales | Details |
| 6 | Rodan + Fields | $15.00Moderate | $9.99/year affiliate fee | Details |
| 7 | Scentsy | $12.50Moderate | 250 PRV (~$250/month) for Active status (April 2025+) | Details |
| 8 | 4Life Research | $12.50Moderate | 100 LP (~$100/month) | Details |
| 9 | Amway | $10.00Moderate | 100 PV (~$300-400 in product) | Details |
| 10 | Isagenix | $10.00Moderate | 100 BV (~$100-150/month) | Details |
| 11 | Pampered Chef | $10.00Moderate | $30 in sales every 6 months | Details |
| 12 | MWR Financial (MWR Life) | $10.00Moderate | Monthly Financial Edge subscription required to earn commissions | Details |
| 13 | Unicity International | $10.00Moderate | Auto-order recommended to qualify for full commissions; $40 entry fee | Details |
| 14 | doTERRA | $6.25Moderate | 100 PV (~$100-150/month LRP) | Details |
| 15 | Forever Living Products | $5.00Moderate | 2 Case Credits in 2 months for wholesale | Details |
| 16 | Young Living | $4.00Low | 100 PV (~$100/month) | Details |
| 17 | Nu Skin Enterprises | $4.00Low | 100 PSV (~$100/month) | Details |
| 18 | Melaleuca | $3.50Low | 35 Product Points (~$55-70/month) | Details |
| 19 | LiveGood | $0.25Low | $9.95/month membership fee to stay active | Details |
| 20 | Velocity Bank Network | $0.00Low | None — one-time tier buy-ins of $30 to $1,000, paid in USDT (irreversible) | Details |
| 21 | Herbalife | VariesVaries | $94.10/month autoship minimum | Details |
| 22 | Primerica | VariesVaries | Active insurance license required | Details |
| 23 | USANA Health Sciences | VariesVaries | 100 PSV per Rolling 4-Week Period | Details |
| 24 | LuLaRoe | VariesVaries | Inventory purchases required | Details |
| 25 | Plexus Worldwide | VariesVaries | 100 PV + Plexus Annual Membership ($39.95) | Details |
| 26 | Five Rings Financial | VariesVaries | State insurance license required; monthly fees vary by state | Details |
| 27 | Bright Way Business & Personal Essentials | VariesVaries | $30/month platform fee (website, sales tools, position tracking, and business tracking), after a $299 one-time startup cost | Details |
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For Comparison: Home Business Academy
HBA pays $128/month per full-suite customer — 80% flat commissions on a one-tier model. No recruiting required for that income. No PV requirements. Never changed since 2016.
Important Notes
- Per-customer amounts are estimates based on typical order sizes and entry-level commission rates.
- Higher ranks often unlock additional bonuses, but most participants never reach those ranks.
- "Monthly Requirement" is what you must spend/sell each month to stay qualified for any commissions.
- Click "Details" on any company to see full breakdown, gotchas, and team size calculations.
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