Etsy Fees Explained: What Sellers Really Pay
Fees · Etsy · Updated 2026-07-19
As of July 2026, a US Etsy sale costs you a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee charged on the item price plus shipping and gift wrap, and payment processing of 3% + $0.25. If the order came through Offsite Ads, add 15% (optional for shops under $10k/yr) or 12% (mandatory at $10k and above), capped at $100 per order.
All-in, a typical organic sale costs about 10-13% plus $0.45. An Offsite Ads order can cost 22-28%. Here is every line, and the mistake most fee calculators make.
Every Etsy fee, itemized
| Fee | Amount | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Each listing, renews every 4 months or on sale |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Item price + shipping + gift wrap |
| Payment processing (US) | 3% + $0.25 | Total order amount, including tax in most states |
| Offsite Ads (optional tier) | 15% | Attributed orders, shops under $10k/yr, capped $100 |
| Offsite Ads (mandatory tier) | 12% | Attributed orders, shops at $10k+/yr, capped $100 |
A worked example
Sell a $24 candle with free shipping, organic order: $0.20 listing + $1.56 transaction + $0.97 payment = $2.73 in fees, or 11.4% of the sale. The same order through Offsite Ads at the 15% tier adds $3.60, taking total fees to $6.33 - over a quarter of the price. Pricing that survives both cases is the difference between a good month and a confusing one.
Pricing around Etsy fees
- Build fees into the price, not the shipping - buyers compare item prices, and fees hit shipping anyway.
- Decide your Offsite Ads position: under $10k/yr you can opt out; at $10k+ the 12% is mandatory, so price for it.
- Check margin after fees at your realistic price point, not the price you wish you could charge.
- Reprice when fees change - Etsy has raised the transaction fee twice in recent memory.
Etsy math, done exactly. Craft Pricing Calculator Pro models the full Etsy fee stack including the shipping-inclusive base and the Offsite Ads toggle, so the margin you see is the margin you get. Learn more about Craft Pricing Calculator Pro.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take from a sale?
Typically 10-13% plus $0.45 on an organic US sale. Orders attributed to Offsite Ads cost an additional 12% or 15%, capped at $100.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee applies to item price plus shipping plus gift wrap, and payment processing applies to the order total.
Can I opt out of Etsy Offsite Ads?
Only if your shop made under $10,000 in the past 365 days. At or above $10k, participation is mandatory at the reduced 12% rate.
What is the Etsy listing fee?
$0.20 per listing, charged when you list, when the listing renews every four months, and again with each sale of a multi-quantity listing.