Listing Details
Enter 0 for free shipping (baked into price).
Your Costs
Materials or wholesale cost.
Actual postage cost.
Offsite Ads
Sellers earning over $10,000/yr cannot opt out.
15% under $10K/yr, 12% over $10K/yr revenue.
Your Results
Enter listing details and costs to calculate profit.
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What This Calculator Does
This Etsy seller profit calculator computes your net profit per item after all 2026 Etsy marketplace fees: the $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee on the total order amount (item price plus shipping), 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee, 0.4% regulatory operating fee, and Offsite Ads fee (15% for sellers under $10,000/year revenue, 12% for sellers above). It includes your product cost, packaging, and actual shipping label cost to show true per-item and monthly profitability.
The Formula
Etsy charges fees on the total order amount (item price plus buyer-paid shipping). The transaction fee of 6.5% is the largest fee and applies to the full order total. Payment processing through Etsy Payments adds 3% plus $0.25 per transaction. The regulatory operating fee of 0.4% was introduced to cover compliance costs. Offsite Ads are mandatory for sellers earning over $10,000/year and charge 12% to 15% of the item price when a sale originates from an Etsy-placed ad on Google, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. The listing fee of $0.20 renews each time an item sells or every four months.
Step-by-Step Example
Enter listing details
Item price: $35.00. Shipping charged to buyer: $5.99. Total order amount: $40.99.
Enter your costs
Product cost: $8.00. Packaging: $2.00. Shipping label: $4.50. Total costs: $14.50.
Review Etsy fees
Listing: $0.20. Transaction (6.5%): $2.66. Payment (3% + $0.25): $1.48. Regulatory (0.4%): $0.16. Total fees: $4.50.
Calculate profit
Revenue: $40.99. Fees: $4.50. Costs: $14.50. Net profit: $21.99 per item. Margin: 53.6%.
Real-World Use Cases
Product Pricing
Set prices that cover all Etsy fees and costs while maintaining your target profit margin. Many sellers underestimate the cumulative impact of Etsy fees.
Free Shipping Analysis
Model the impact of offering free shipping by rolling the shipping cost into the item price. Etsy prioritizes free-shipping listings in search results.
Monthly Revenue Forecasting
Project monthly revenue and profit by multiplying per-item profit by expected sales volume to plan inventory and cash flow.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Forgetting that the 6.5% transaction fee applies to shipping charged, not just the item price. If you charge $10 shipping, Etsy takes $0.65 from that too.
Not accounting for the Offsite Ads fee. Sellers over $10,000/year revenue cannot opt out, and the fee applies to the full item price when a sale comes from an Etsy ad.
Underestimating the regulatory operating fee. While only 0.4%, it applies to every sale and adds up across hundreds of transactions.
Pricing based on product cost alone without factoring in packaging, shipping labels, and the cumulative 10%+ in Etsy fees. Total fees plus costs often consume 40% to 60% of the sale price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accuracy and Disclaimer
Etsy fees are based on the 2026 fee schedule and may change. Additional fees may apply for Etsy Plus subscriptions, promoted listings (Etsy Ads), pattern websites, and currency conversion for international sales. Verify current fees at etsy.com/legal/fees. This calculator is for estimation purposes only.
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