Etsy fees on a $25 sale: exact 2026 breakdown

Q: How much does Etsy take from a $25 sale?

On a $25 sale in 2026, Etsy charges: $0.20 listing fee + $1.63 transaction fee (6.5%) + $1.00 payment processing (3% + $0.25) + $0.10 regulatory operating fee (0.30% + $0.02) = $2.93 total. You keep $22.07, or about 88.3% of the sale price.

Q: What percentage does Etsy take from each sale?

Etsy's total fee on most US sales is approximately 10-11% of the sale price. This includes the $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing, and 0.30% + $0.02 regulatory operating fee. Offsite Ads (15% or 12%) is optional but mandatory if your store exceeds $10K/year.

See every fee Etsy charges on a $25 item and your net profit. Change the price to see other amounts.

Sale price ($)

Listing fee$0.20

Transaction fee (6.5%)$1.63

Payment processing (3% + $0.25)$1.00

Regulatory operating fee (0.30% + $0.02)$0.10

Total Etsy fees$2.93

Effective rate11.7%

You keep $22.07 88.3% of sale price

⚠️ Note: This doesn't include Offsite Ads (15% if under $10K/yr, 12% if over). If a sale comes from Offsite Ads, subtract an additional 12–15%. Your COGS (cost of goods) and shipping are also not included above.

Etsy fees at other common price points

Sale Price	Listing	Transaction	Payment	Regulatory	Total Fees	You Keep	Effective %
$10	$0.20	$0.65	$0.55	$0.05	$1.45	$8.55	14.5%
$15	$0.20	$0.98	$0.70	$0.07	$1.95	$13.05	13.0%
$25	$0.20	$1.63	$1.00	$0.10	$2.93	$22.07	11.7%
$50	$0.20	$3.25	$1.75	$0.17	$5.37	$44.63	10.7%
$100	$0.20	$6.50	$3.25	$0.32	$10.27	$89.73	10.3%

What's included in Etsy's fees?

Listing fee ($0.20): Charged when you create a listing. Each listing lasts 4 months or until it sells. If it doesn't sell and you renew, you pay $0.20 again.

Transaction fee (6.5%): Charged on the total sale amount including item price, shipping, and gift wrap. This is Etsy's main commission.

Payment processing (3% + $0.25): Etsy Payments handles the transaction. This covers credit card processing and deposit to your bank.

Regulatory operating fee (0.30% + $0.02): A newer fee (introduced 2022) that covers Etsy's regulatory compliance costs. Charged on the total sale amount.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Etsy take from a $25 sale?

On a $25 sale in 2026, Etsy charges $2.93 total: $0.20 listing + $1.63 transaction + $1.00 payment processing + $0.10 regulatory operating. You keep $22.07 before COGS and shipping.

What percentage does Etsy take from each sale?

Etsy's total fee is approximately 10-11% of the sale price for most US sales. This includes all mandatory fees. The effective rate decreases at higher price points because the fixed $0.20 listing and $0.25 payment processing become a smaller percentage.

Are Etsy fees worth it?

Etsy provides a built-in audience of 90+ million active buyers specifically looking for handmade, vintage, and craft items. If your products fit those categories and you can maintain healthy margins at 10-11% fees, Etsy's traffic makes it worthwhile. Compare with eBay or Amazon Handmade.

Do I pay Etsy fees on shipping?

Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee and the 0.30% regulatory fee are both charged on the total amount the buyer pays, which includes shipping. Only the payment processing fee (3% + $0.25) is charged on item price only.

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