Total Etsy Fees
$3.30
Profit
$8.70
Margin
34.8%
Fee %
13.2%
Charged when sale comes via Etsy ads
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Result
Listing: $0.20. Transaction: 6.5% x $35.00 = $2.28. Processing: 3% x $35.00 + $0.25 = $1.30. Total fees: $3.78. Profit: $30.00 - $3.78 - $8.00 - $5.00 = $13.23. Fee percentage = $3.78 / $30 = 12.6%.
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Result
Listing: $0.20. Transaction: 6.5% x $75.00 = $4.88. Processing: 3% x $75.00 + $0.25 = $2.50. Total fees: $7.58. Profit: $75.00 - $7.58 - $20.00 - $0.00 = $47.42.
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Result
Listing: $0.20. Transaction: 6.5% x $18.00 = $1.17. Processing (UK): 4% x $18.00 + $0.25 = $0.97. Offsite ads: 15% x $15.00 = $2.25. Total: $4.59. Profit: $15.00 - $4.59 - $4.00 - $3.00 = $3.41.
Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and payment processing fees of 3% + $0.25 for US sellers. Total fees typically range from 10-15% of the sale price before offsite ad fees.
| Fee Type | Rate | On $25 Item + $5 Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Listing Fee | $0.20 flat | $0.20 |
| Transaction Fee | 6.5% | $1.95 |
| Processing (US) | 3% + $0.25 | $1.15 |
| Total Fees | — | $3.30 |
Etsy charges an offsite ads fee when a buyer clicks an ad on Google, Facebook, or other platforms and makes a purchase within 30 days. Shops earning under $10,000/year pay 15% of the item price; shops over $10,000 pay 12%.
| Annual Revenue | Offsite Ads Rate | On $30 Item |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10K | 15% | $4.50 |
| Over $10K | 12% | $3.60 |
Etsy payment processing fees differ by seller location. US sellers pay 3% + $0.25. UK sellers pay 4% + $0.25 (USD equivalent). EU sellers pay 4% + $0.33 (USD equivalent). Canadian sellers pay 3% + $0.25. Australian sellers pay 3% + $0.25 per transaction.
| Country | Percentage | Fixed Fee | On $50 Sale (USD equiv) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3% | $0.25 | $1.75 |
| United Kingdom | 4% | $0.25 | $2.25 |
| European Union | 4% | $0.33 | $2.33 |
| Canada | 3% | $0.25 | $1.75 |
| Australia | 3% | $0.25 | $1.75 |
Profit = Sale Price - Total Etsy Fees - Cost of Goods - Shipping Cost. Profit Margin = (Profit / Sale Price) x 100. A $30 item with $8 in materials and no shipping has about $3.30 in US fees, leaving $18.70 profit (62% margin). Add shipping and margins decrease.
| Item Price | Materials | Etsy Fees | Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $4 | $1.88 | $9.13 | 61% |
| $30 | $8 | $3.30 | $18.70 | 62% |
| $50 | $15 | $5.20 | $29.80 | 60% |
| $100 | $30 | $9.95 | $60.05 | 60% |
Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, valid for 4 months or until the item sells. When an item sells, the listing auto-renews for another $0.20. Multi-quantity listings charge $0.20 per sale. The fee applies regardless of whether the item sells.
| Scenario | Listing Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 listing, no sale | $0.20 | Expires after 4 months |
| 1 listing, 1 sale | $0.40 | $0.20 initial + $0.20 renewal |
| 1 listing, 5 sales | $1.20 | $0.20 initial + 5 x $0.20 renewals |
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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2026
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