Etsy Fees for US Sellers (2026)
US Etsy sellers pay four main fees on every sale: a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee, payment processing of 3% + $0.25, and a 15% offsite ads fee when applicable. On a typical $35 sale that is roughly $4.21 out of your pocket before you account for your own costs.
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| Fee | Rate | Applied to |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Per listing published or auto-renewed |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Full sale price including shipping charged to buyer |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | Total order value including shipping |
| Offsite ads | 15% (12% over $10K/yr) | Sales attributed to an Etsy offsite ad only |
The listing fee applies twice on sold items. It charges once when the listing is created and again when it sells via auto-renew. Most sellers factor in one listing fee per sale as a fixed cost.
Worked Example: Fees on a $35 US Sale
Item price $35, $5 shipping charged to buyer, no offsite ads.
Fee breakdown
Etsy keeps $4.25 of your $35 sale. That is 12.1% of item revenue, before your own costs.
Now add a $12 cost of goods and you keep $18.75, a 53.6% margin. That is healthy. Drop your price to $20 with the same costs and fees collapse to ~$2.85, leaving you with just $5.15, a 25.7% margin that barely survives a refund or a slow week.
What Happens When Offsite Ads Apply
If a buyer clicked an Etsy offsite ad before purchasing, Etsy charges an additional 15% fee on the full sale price. On the $35 example above that is an extra $5.25. That is more than the total of all other fees combined. Your $18.75 profit becomes $13.50 and margin drops from 53.6% to 38.6%.
Sellers under $10,000 in annual sales can opt out of offsite ads. Once you cross that threshold, enrollment is mandatory. The fee drops to 12% above $10K, but you cannot turn it off. Price your products with this in mind before you hit the threshold, not after. Use the Etsy Offsite Ads Calculator to see exactly how it affects your margin.
Etsy's attribution window is 30 days. If a buyer clicked an offsite ad at any point in the 30 days before their purchase, the fee applies. It does not matter if they came back to your shop directly. It does not matter if the click was accidental or on a different device. A repeat customer who returns directly to your shop can still trigger the fee. One click resets the 30-day window. There is no appeal process.
The Fee Sellers Most Often Miscalculate
Transaction fee on shipping. Etsy charges its 6.5% transaction fee on any shipping you charge the buyer, not just the item price. If you charge $8 shipping on a $25 item, the transaction fee applies to $33, not $25. That adds $0.52 to your fee total that most sellers miss completely.
Payment processing on the full order. The 3% + $0.25 processing fee also applies to the total order value including shipping. The $0.25 fixed component is small but adds up across hundreds of orders.
Listing fee on every sale. When a listing sells and auto-renews, the $0.20 fee applies again. Sellers who run high volume on low-price items often underestimate this cost across their full catalogue.
What Margin Should US Etsy Sellers Target?
After all fees and your own costs, aim for at least 30%. Below that you have very little buffer for ads, refunds, or fee changes. The breakdown:
| Margin | Label | Reality |
|---|---|---|
| <15% | Low | One refund or offsite ad sale likely puts you in the red |
| 15–29% | OK | Workable but fragile. No room for promotions or ads |
| 30–49% | Good | Sustainable. Can absorb fee changes and occasional ads |
| 50%+ | Strong | Pricing power. Room to scale with ads or run promotions |
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FAQ
How much does Etsy charge US sellers?
US sellers pay $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee on the full sale price including shipping charged, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing per order. On a $35 sale with $5 shipping, that is $4.25 in fees before your own costs. Offsite ads add 15% on top when applicable.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping in the US?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee and payment processing fee both apply to the full order value including any shipping you charge the buyer. If you charge $8 shipping on a $25 item, Etsy calculates fees on $33 total. This is one of the most commonly missed fee calculations for US sellers.
Do US Etsy sellers pay offsite ads fees on every sale?
No. Only on sales Etsy attributes to an offsite ad click. But once your shop exceeds $10,000 in annual sales, offsite ads enrollment becomes mandatory. You cannot opt out. The fee drops from 15% to 12% above that threshold, but it applies to every qualifying sale regardless.
How do I calculate Etsy fees in the US?
Add $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% of total order value including shipping, and 3% + $0.25 processing. If offsite ads apply, add 15%. On a $35 item with $5 shipping: ($40 × 6.5%) + ($40 × 3% + $0.25) + $0.20 = $2.60 + $1.45 + $0.20 = $4.25. The Etsy Fee Calculator does this instantly for any price point.