Etsy Seller Guide
How Much Does Etsy Take Per Sale? (2026 Fee Breakdown)
Learn how much Etsy takes from a sale, which fees affect your payout, and how to calculate the profit you actually keep.
Updated September 2026 · 6 min read
The short answer is that Etsy takes more than one line item. A product can have a transaction fee, payment processing, a listing fee, advertising cost, and shipping cost before you count the item itself.
The fees that reduce an Etsy payout
Separate platform fees from business costs. Platform fees are charged because the sale happened on Etsy. Business costs include the product, packaging, and shipping. Both reduce the money you keep.
| Cost | What it means |
|---|---|
| Transaction fee | A percentage related to the sale. |
| Payment processing | A percentage plus a fixed amount that varies by payment country. |
| Ads | Optional Etsy advertising or Offsite Ads costs. |
| Product and fulfillment | Your actual inventory, shipping, and packaging costs. |
Example: a $25 Etsy order
Imagine a $25 item with $5 shipping collected, $8 product cost, and $5 actual postage. The customer payment is $30, but the profit is not $22. You still need to subtract the percentage fees, fixed processing fee, packaging, and any ad cost.
That is why a price that looks profitable at the product level can become thin after fulfillment. Use a target margin and revisit the assumptions whenever Etsy updates its fee policy.
Price from the margin you need
Do not ask only, “What will customers pay?” Ask, “What needs to remain after every order cost?” A break-even price protects you from losing money. A target-profit price gives you room for returns, slow periods, and your own labor.
Run your own numbers
A guide gives you context. The calculator gives you the number for your exact product, platform, costs, and margin.
Calculate your Etsy profitFrequently asked questions
What percentage does Etsy take?
Etsy commonly combines a transaction fee with payment processing. The exact total depends on country, currency, seller settings, advertising, and the current Etsy fee schedule.
Does Etsy charge a listing fee?
Etsy can charge a listing fee as well as sale-related fees. Check the current official seller policy before setting your prices.
How can I calculate my Etsy payout?
Start with the customer payment, subtract Etsy fees, payment processing, shipping, product cost, packaging, ads, and any tax reserve. The remainder is your estimated profit.