What Etsy fees does this include?

The listing fee, transaction fee (on item + shipping charged), and payment processing fee. Optional fees like Etsy Ads or Offsite Ads aren't included by default — add them to your item cost if relevant.

Are the default fee rates accurate?

They reflect common US rates at time of writing (6.5% transaction, 3% + $0.25 processing, $0.20 listing). Check your country's Etsy fee page and update the fields if needed.

Should I include sales tax?

No. Etsy collects and remits sales tax separately in most regions, and it isn't part of your revenue.

What about Offsite Ads fees?

Offsite Ads charge 12–15% only on orders that came from those ads. If a sale was driven by Offsite Ads, add that percentage to the transaction % field for that calculation.

Why is my margin lower than I expected?

Shipping is often the silent killer — if you charge less than your real postage, the difference comes out of profit. Compare shipping charged vs. shipping cost first.

Can I use this for a multi-item order?

Use totals: sum the item prices, sum the costs, and enter the actual shipping charged and shipping paid for the whole order.

Etsy Profit Calculator

Enter your item price, shipping, and costs to see your true Etsy profit after listing, transaction, and payment processing fees.

Last Updated: June 2026

Reviewed for current platform fees and pricing rules.

Item price

Shipping charged to buyer

Item cost (materials/production)

Your shipping cost

Etsy fee settings

Listing fee ($)

Transaction fee (%)

Payment processing (%)

Payment processing flat ($)

Total fees

$3.30

Profit

$16.70

Margin

55.7%

Example Pricing Breakdown

A realistic handmade Etsy example — a hand-poured soy candle sold for $28.

Sale price: $28.00
Product / material cost: −$6.50
Etsy listing fee: −$0.20
Transaction fee (6.5%): −$1.82
Payment processing (3% + $0.25): −$1.09
Shipping cost (after buyer paid $5): −$1.50
Estimated profit: $16.89
Profit margin: ~60.3%

Numbers are illustrative — your actual fees and shipping vary by location, product, and Etsy account settings.

Helpful Etsy Pricing Tips

Remember to include packaging costs, shipping supplies, and small business expenses when pricing your products.
A product with very low profit margin may become difficult to sustain after Etsy fees, discounts, or ads.
Many sellers test several price points before finding the best balance between profit and customer demand.

This calculator provides estimates only and should be used as a planning tool.

Formula

Profit = (Price + Shipping charged) − Listing fee − Transaction% × Revenue − (Processing% × Revenue + Flat) − Item cost − Shipping cost

Worked example

A $25 item with $5 shipping charged, $6 item cost, $4 shipping cost. Default US fees: $0.20 listing, 6.5% transaction, 3% + $0.25 processing.

Revenue = 25 + 5 = $30
Transaction fee = 30 × 0.065 = $1.95
Processing fee = 30 × 0.03 + 0.25 = $1.15
Total fees = 0.20 + 1.95 + 1.15 = $3.30
Profit = 30 − 3.30 − 6 − 4 = $16.70

Answer: $16.70 profit (≈55.7% margin)

How it works

Etsy charges a flat listing fee per item, a transaction fee on the full amount the buyer pays (item price plus the shipping you charge), and a payment processing fee that is usually a percent plus a small flat amount per order.

To find your true profit, add up everything Etsy takes, then subtract what it actually cost you to make the item and to ship it. Margin is the profit as a share of revenue, so you can compare products even when prices differ.

Fee rates vary by country and change over time. The fee fields are fully editable so you can match your shop's exact rates from your Etsy fee statement.

Common mistakes

Forgetting that the transaction fee applies to shipping you charge the buyer, not just the item price.
Using sticker price as profit and ignoring listing fees on items that don't sell quickly.
Leaving out your real shipping cost — only the postage your buyer didn't fully cover comes out of profit, but it still comes out.
Mixing up your own production cost with retail cost; use what you actually paid for materials and labor.

FAQ

What Etsy fees does this include?: The listing fee, transaction fee (on item + shipping charged), and payment processing fee. Optional fees like Etsy Ads or Offsite Ads aren't included by default — add them to your item cost if relevant.
Are the default fee rates accurate?: They reflect common US rates at time of writing (6.5% transaction, 3% + $0.25 processing, $0.20 listing). Check your country's Etsy fee page and update the fields if needed.
Should I include sales tax?: No. Etsy collects and remits sales tax separately in most regions, and it isn't part of your revenue.
What about Offsite Ads fees?: Offsite Ads charge 12–15% only on orders that came from those ads. If a sale was driven by Offsite Ads, add that percentage to the transaction % field for that calculation.
Why is my margin lower than I expected?: Shipping is often the silent killer — if you charge less than your real postage, the difference comes out of profit. Compare shipping charged vs. shipping cost first.
Can I use this for a multi-item order?: Use totals: sum the item prices, sum the costs, and enter the actual shipping charged and shipping paid for the whole order.

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