What Etsy Takes From a $40 Sale
Selling an item for $40 means Etsy applies listing, transaction, and payment processing fees. This page explains the fee structure and what you keep before product and shipping costs.
The payout can still look healthy before costs, but real profit depends heavily on cost of goods and shipping. Fee clarity helps you price with margin in mind.
Fee breakdown for a $40 order
Listing fee: $0.20
Transaction fee (6.5%): $2.60
Payment processing (3% + $0.25): $1.45
Estimated total fees before Offsite Ads: $4.25
If Offsite Ads applies, total fees can reach about $9.05, depending on your region and order details.
Real profit example
Before your costs, you keep approximately $35.75 after baseline Etsy fees. With Offsite Ads, that becomes about $30.95.
If cost of goods is $15 and shipping $6, real profit before ads is around $14.75. A calculator lets you model different COGS and shipping scenarios.
What affects your profit
Shipping charged to the buyer may be subject to fees. Payment processing varies by region. Offsite Ads add 12% when they drive the sale. Product costs, packaging, and your shipping cost determine final profit.
Compare with Etsy fees on a $30 sale, Etsy fees on a $50 sale, or Etsy fees on a $75 sale.
Calculate your exact profit