Etsy Fee Calculator for U.S. Sellers
Etsy’s fee stack includes fixed fees, percentages on item plus shipping, and a conditional Offsite Ads fee.
Stacked Etsy seller fee breakdown
| Fee | How it applies |
|---|---|
| $0.20 listing fee | Per listing |
| 6.5% transaction fee | Item price + shipping |
| 3% + $0.25 payment processing | Item price + shipping |
| +15% / 12% Offsite Ads | Only when an offsite ad drives the sale; 15% under $10k in trailing 365-day sales, 12% at $10k or more (capped at $100 per order); required at $10k+ |
Etsy profit calculator
Enter your sale price, item cost, and shipping to estimate Etsy fees and profit. Offsite Ads fees are not included.
Estimates are for planning only. Taxes, promoted listings, refunds, and marketplace rate changes are not included.
Worked example: $30 item + $5 shipping
| Item + shipping revenue | $35.00 |
| Listing fee | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee (6.5% × $35) | $2.28 |
| Payment processing (3% × $35 + $0.25) | $1.30 |
| Standard fees before Offsite Ads | $3.78 |
| Estimated payout before shipping cost | $31.22 |
If an Offsite Ad caused the order, add $5.25 at 15% (or $4.20 at 12%) to the fee total. Actual fees can vary by location, currency conversion, taxes, and Etsy policy updates.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay Etsy’s Offsite Ads fee?
Offsite Ads: 15% of the order total if your shop earned under $10,000 in the past 365 days, and 12% once it reaches $10,000, capped at $100 per order. At $10,000 or more the program is required, and the 12% rate stays even if sales later fall below $10,000. Below $10,000 you can opt out.
What’s Etsy’s total fee percentage?
Before fixed fees and Offsite Ads, the percentage is 9.5% (6.5% transaction plus 3% processing), plus $0.20 listing and $0.25 processing fees. Offsite Ads add 15% or 12% when applicable.
What fees does this Etsy calculator assume?
For Etsy, it assumes 9.5% (6.5% transaction plus 3% payment processing) plus $0.45 in fixed fees. These are planning estimates, so confirm current rates with the marketplace before you list.