Etsy Seller Fee Calculator
Calculate Etsy listing, transaction, and payment processing fees. See net revenue per sale.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated April 2026 · Source: SBA — Business Guide
Total Fees Per Sale
$4.25
Net Revenue Per Item
$35.75
Fee %
10.6%
Fee Breakdown Per Sale
| Sale Total (Price + Shipping) | $40.00 |
| Listing Fee | $0.20 |
| Transaction Fee (6.5%) | $2.60 |
| Payment Processing (3% + $0.25) | $1.45 |
| Total Fees | $4.25 |
| Net Revenue | $35.75 |
Projections
| Monthly Net Revenue | $1,787.50 |
| Monthly Fees | $212.50 |
| Annual Net Revenue | $21,450.00 |
| Annual Fees | $2,550.00 |
Use the Etsy Seller Fee Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How It Works
Pricing a handmade or vintage listing well means knowing exactly what Etsy keeps before you ever see a payout. This tool models the full 2026 fee structure, covering the current listing, transaction, and payment processing charges, so you can see your net profit per sale instead of guessing. That clarity is what lets you set prices that stay competitive while still leaving real margin behind.
The math runs off three inputs: your item price, the shipping you charge, and what shipping actually costs you. From the total sale amount, meaning item price plus shipping charged, the calculator deducts a $0.20 listing fee per item, a 6.5% transaction fee, and a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. Your real shipping expense comes off last, leaving the net revenue Etsy hands you.
One detail sellers routinely miss is that payment processing applies to the entire sale, shipping included, not just the item price. This calculator also stops at Etsy's own fees, so your materials and labor still need to be subtracted separately before you know your true profit margin. If you sell across borders, building in a small cushion on your prices helps absorb the minor currency conversion swings that would otherwise quietly shrink your take.
Example: Handmade Necklace Sale
- 1 Let's say you sell a handmade necklace for $30.00. You charge the customer $5.00 for shipping, and your actual shipping cost is $4.00. You will also have a $0.20 listing fee for this item.
- 2 The calculator will first add the item price and shipping charged ($30.00 + $5.00 = $35.00). It then calculates the transaction fee (6.5% of $35.00 = $2.28) and the payment processing fee (3% of $35.00 + $0.25 = $1.05 + $0.25 = $1.30). Finally, it subtracts these fees, the listing fee, and the actual shipping cost from the total sale amount.
- 3 Your net revenue for this sale would be $35.00 (total sale) - $2.28 (transaction fee) - $1.30 (payment processing fee) - $0.20 (listing fee) - $4.00 (shipping cost) = $27.22.
- 4 This means that after all Etsy fees and your shipping expenses are covered, you would receive $27.22 from this $30.00 necklace sale. This amount is what you have left to cover your material, labor, and ultimately, your profit.
Source: SBA — Business Guide · Last updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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