Calculate exactly how much Etsy takes from each sale — listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing, and optional Offsite Ads — and see your real profit margin.

Listing Fee
Transaction Fee (6.5%)
Payment Processing (3% + $0.25)
Total Etsy Fees
Profit Margin

Etsy Seller Fees Breakdown (2026)

  • Listing Fee: $0.20 — charged when you publish each listing; renews every 4 months or after each sale
  • Transaction Fee: 6.5% — applied to the total order amount including shipping and gift wrap
  • Payment Processing: 3% + $0.25 — for Etsy Payments (US rate; varies by country)
  • Offsite Ads: 12-15% — only when a sale comes from Etsy's external advertising; 15% for shops under $10,000/year, 12% above (mandatory)

How Much Does Etsy Take in Total?

For a typical US sale without Offsite Ads, Etsy takes roughly 9.5% + $0.45 of your order total. On a $30 order with $5 shipping, expect about $3.78 in fees — before your product and shipping costs. With Offsite Ads, the cut jumps to about 24.5%.

Pricing Tips for Etsy Sellers

  • Price items so your margin survives the 24.5% worst-case (Offsite Ads sale), not just the 9.5% base case
  • Transaction fees apply to shipping charges too — overcharging shipping does not dodge fees
  • Shops over $10,000/year can't opt out of Offsite Ads but pay only 12% — factor this into scaling plans
  • Digital products skip shipping costs entirely, often reaching 85%+ margins

FAQ

Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes — the 6.5% transaction fee and 3% payment processing both apply to the full amount the buyer pays, including shipping.

When do I pay the listing fee?
$0.20 is charged when the listing publishes, then again every 4 months if it auto-renews, and after every sale to relist the item.

Can I avoid Offsite Ads fees?
Only shops under $10,000 in trailing 12-month revenue can opt out. Above that, participation is mandatory but the fee drops to 12%.

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