Key takeaways
- Etsy takes about 10.6% of a typical US order before ads ($0.20 + 6.5% + 3% + $0.25).
- Fees are charged on shipping too, so free shipping doesn't avoid them.
- An Offsite Ads sale costs another 12–15%, capped at $100 per order.
How the Etsy fee calculation works
Etsy charges several separate fees on every order. Each one is calculated on a slightly different amount, so a simple percentage guess usually misses. This calculator adds them up in the same order Etsy does, then subtracts your item cost and your real shipping cost to show what you keep.
Revenue here means what the buyer pays you for the item and shipping. Sales tax or VAT is collected and passed to the government, so it is not revenue. It still counts toward the payment processing fee, which is why there is a separate box for it.
The breakeven price is the lowest item price at which you neither make nor lose money, with your current shipping, costs and ad settings. Anything you price above it is profit. Use it as your floor when you run sales or discounts.
Etsy fees in 2026 at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 per listing | Each new listing, each renewal (every 4 months) and each extra unit sold from a multi-quantity listing |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Item price + shipping + gift wrap |
| Payment processing (US) | 3% + $0.25 | Order total, including tax |
| Payment processing (UK) | 4% + £0.20 | Order total, including tax |
| Payment processing (Canada, Australia) | 3% + $0.25 (local currency, domestic orders) | Order total, including tax |
| Payment processing (Eurozone) | 4% + €0.30 | Order total, including tax |
| Offsite Ads | 15% (under $10k/yr) or 12% (over $10k/yr) | Orders from an Offsite Ad click, capped at $100 |
| Etsy Ads | Your daily budget | Pay-per-click on Etsy search |
| Regulatory operating fee | Varies by country | Order total, for sellers in some countries such as the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Canada |
Rates last reviewed October 2026. Etsy changes fees from time to time and some rates depend on where your bank account is and where the buyer lives. Check your Payment account and monthly statement in Shop Manager for the exact figures on your shop. The advanced settings let you type them in.
A worked example
Say you sell a handmade candle for $35, charge $5 shipping, spend $9 on materials and pay $4.50 for the label. With no ads and a US bank account:
- Revenue: $35 + $5 = $40.00
- Listing fee: $0.20
- Transaction fee: 6.5% × $40 = $2.60
- Processing: 3% × $40 + $0.25 = $1.45
- Total Etsy fees: $4.25, which is 10.6% of revenue
- Net profit: $40 − $4.25 − $9 − $4.50 = $22.25, a 55.6% margin
If the same order came from an Offsite Ad at 15%, another $6.00 comes off and profit drops to $16.25. That gap is why it is worth checking your prices with Offsite Ads switched on, even if most of your sales come from Etsy search.
Ways to keep more of each sale
- Price for every fee, not just the 6.5%. Once you count processing and listing fees, a typical order pays about 10% to Etsy before any ads.
- Bundle items. The $0.25 processing fee and the $0.20 listing fee are fixed, so they hurt most on cheap items. Sets and multi-packs spread them over a bigger order.
- Charge realistic shipping. Fees apply to shipping either way, so under-charging only moves the loss into your shipping line.
- Watch Etsy Ads ROAS. Divide your ad spend by the number of orders it brought in and enter that per-order cost above. If profit turns negative, lower the budget or improve your listing photos first.
- Track materials properly. Most sellers who think Etsy is "too expensive" are actually under-counting packaging and their own time.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take per sale in 2026?
For a US seller, Etsy takes a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and a payment processing fee of 3% + $0.25. On a $40 order (item plus shipping) that is about $4.25, roughly 10.6% of the order.
If the sale came from an Offsite Ad, add 12% or 15% more.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee applies to the shipping price you charge the buyer, and the payment processing fee applies to the whole order total, including shipping and any sales tax collected.
That is why free-shipping listings and listings with separate shipping usually cost about the same in fees.
What is the Etsy Offsite Ads fee and can I avoid it?
Offsite Ads are ads Etsy buys on Google, Facebook, Instagram and other sites. If a buyer clicks one and buys within 30 days, you pay 15% of the order total, or 12% if your shop made more than $10,000 in the past 12 months. The fee is capped at $100 per order.
Shops under $10,000 a year can opt out in Shop Manager settings. Shops above that threshold cannot.
How do I price my item to make a profit on Etsy?
Start from your full cost per order: materials, labour, packaging and real shipping. Then use the breakeven price in this calculator as your floor.
Most handmade sellers then aim for a profit margin of 20–40% on top of fees. Offsite Ads can take an extra 12–15%, so check that your price still makes a profit with that option switched on.