How Etsy seller fees are calculated
A typical US Etsy Payments order can include a listing fee, transaction fee, and payment processing fee. Offsite Ads and currency conversion apply only in specific situations.
Transaction fee = (item + shipping + gift wrap) × 6.5%US processing fee = (order total including tax) × 3% + $0.25Estimated payout = seller revenue − all selected Etsy feesNet profit = estimated payout − item and shipping costsSales tax uses a different fee base
The 6.5% transaction fee excludes sales tax, while the US Etsy Payments processing percentage applies to the total payment, including tax. This calculator keeps those bases separate.
Optional fees are not defaults
Offsite Ads is included only when the order was attributed to an eligible ad. When Etsy converts between the listing and payment-account currencies, enter the conversion sale amount shown by Etsy rather than inferring it from the buyer's display currency.
Core US Etsy seller rates
| Fee | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | $0.20 | Per listing-fee event, not inventory quantity |
| Transaction | 6.5% | Item price including paid personalization + shipping + gift wrap |
| Etsy Payments processing | 3% + $0.25 | Total payment including tax |
| Offsite Ads | 15% or 12%; $100 cap | Attributed order total excluding tax |
| Currency conversion | 2.5% | USD equivalent of amount Etsy converts |
Offsite Ads can attribute orders placed within 30 days of an ad click. Once the $10,000 threshold is reached in any consecutive 365-day period, the 12% rate and mandatory participation continue for the shop's lifetime; a last click on an Etsy Ad can change attribution.
Etsy fee calculation example
For a $100 item with $10 shipping, $8.80 tax, one listing fee, and no optional fees, the estimated core fees total $11.16.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Etsy seller fees in the US?
Core fees include a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee, and Etsy Payments processing of 3% plus $0.25 for US bank accounts. Offsite Ads and currency conversion can add fees when applicable.
Does Etsy charge a transaction fee on shipping?
Yes. Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee applies to the displayed listing price plus shipping and gift wrap charged to the buyer. It does not apply to sales tax in the transaction-fee calculation.
What are Etsy Offsite Ads fees?
An attributed order generally costs 15%. Once a shop reaches at least $10,000 in Etsy sales during any consecutive 365-day period, the rate becomes 12% and participation remains mandatory for the shop's lifetime. The fee is capped at $100 per order.
How does the Etsy listing fee work with multiple quantities?
Etsy charges $0.20 to create or renew a listing. When additional quantities sell, another $0.20 fee can be charged for each additional quantity. Enter the number of listing fees applicable to the order.
Rate sources and change log
- Etsy Fees & Payments Policy — listing, transaction, Offsite Ads, and currency conversion rules.
- Etsy payment processing fees — US Etsy Payments processing rate.
- How Etsy's Offsite Ads work — attribution, rates, threshold, and cap.
Initial US Etsy Payments ruleset added with separate tax bases and optional-fee controls.