What Etsy Takes From a $20 Sale
When you sell something for $20, Etsy applies listing, transaction, and payment processing fees. This page shows a realistic fee breakdown and how much you keep before your own costs.
At this price, fee dollars are still modest, but they add up across many orders. Knowing the numbers helps you set prices that protect margin.
Fee breakdown for a $20 order
Listing fee: $0.20
Transaction fee (6.5%): $1.30
Payment processing (3% + $0.25): $0.85
Estimated total fees before Offsite Ads: $2.35
If Offsite Ads applies, total fees can rise to roughly $4.75, depending on order details and region.
Net earnings before costs
After baseline Etsy fees, take-home before product and shipping costs is about $17.65. With Offsite Ads, that drops to around $15.25.
Example: $8 cost of goods and $4 shipping leaves roughly $5.65 in real profit. Use a calculator to plug in your actual numbers.
What affects your profit
Shipping charged to the buyer is often subject to fees. Payment processing rates vary by region. Offsite Ads add 12% when they drive the sale. Your cost of goods, packaging, and shipping costs determine what’s left over.
Compare with Etsy fees on a $10 sale, Etsy fees on a $50 sale, or Etsy fees on a $100 sale to see how fees scale.
Calculate your exact profit