Etsy Fees 2026 Explained: What You Actually Keep per Sale
Etsy's fees look small one by one, but together they usually take about 10% of every sale, and much more if a sale comes through Offsite Ads. Here is what US sellers pay in 2026 and how to work out what you actually keep.
Short answer: a typical Etsy sale costs about 9.5% + $0.45 in fees (listing + transaction + payment processing), before any advertising.
The three fees on every sale
| Fee | Amount (US sellers) | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Each listing (renews every 4 months or after a sale) |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Item price plus shipping and gift wrap |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | The full order total |
The transaction fee surprises many new sellers because it also applies to the shipping you charge. Raising shipping to "hide" costs does not avoid it.
Fees that only apply sometimes
- Offsite Ads: 15% of the order (12% if your shop made more than $10,000 in the past year), capped at $100 per order. You only pay it on sales that came from Etsy's ads on other sites.
- Currency conversion: 2.5% if your listing currency is different from your bank account currency.
- Regulatory operating fee: a small percentage for sellers in some countries.
- Etsy Plus: an optional $10 per month subscription.
Payment processing rates differ outside the US (for example, UK sellers are commonly quoted 4% + £0.20), so check the fee page for your country.
Worked example: a $29.99 item
Say you sell a $29.99 item with free shipping. It costs you $10 to make and $5 to pack and ship.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sale price | $29.99 |
| Listing fee | −$0.20 |
| Transaction fee (6.5%) | −$1.95 |
| Payment processing (3% + $0.25) | −$1.15 |
| Product cost | −$10.00 |
| Shipping & packaging | −$5.00 |
| Net profit | $11.69 (39.0% margin) |
If the same order came through Offsite Ads at 15%, another $4.50 would come off, leaving about $7.19.
What price do you need?
To keep a 25% profit margin on that product, you would need to charge at least $23.59 on Etsy. Below about $17 you would start losing money on each sale.
Tips to keep more of each sale
- Bundle items so the $0.25 and $0.20 fixed fees are spread over a bigger order.
- Price shipping honestly - Etsy takes 6.5% of it either way.
- Track Offsite Ads sales separately; a 15% fee can turn a thin-margin product into a loss.
Fees are based on public information as of October 2026 and can change. Always confirm on Etsy's official fees page.