How to Calculate Your True Profit on Etsy
Etsy's fees seem small individually, but they add up quickly. A $30 sale can lose $5–7 to fees before you even account for materials and labor. Here's how to calculate your true profit.
Every fee on a $30 Etsy sale
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Charged per item sold |
| Transaction fee | $0.93 | 6.5% of sale price |
| Payment processing | $1.29 | 3% + $0.25 |
| Offsite ads (if applicable) | $1.50–$3.00 | 12–15% if sale came from ad |
| Total fees | $2.42–$5.42 |
Your $30 sale might net only $24.58–$27.58 before materials and labor.
Calculate your actual profit
Use our Etsy fee calculator to see exactly what you keep. Enter your sale price and we'll show every fee broken down.
Strategies to keep more
- Bundle items: One $50 sale has fewer per-item fees than two $25 sales
- Opt out of offsite ads: You can opt out if under $10K/year in sales
- Increase prices strategically: A $1 increase often loses nothing in conversion
- Offer free shipping: Build shipping into your price — Etsy promotes free-shipping listings
Offsite ads: the hidden cost
Etsy automatically enrolls sellers in offsite advertising. If a buyer clicks an ad on Google or Facebook and purchases within 30 days, you pay 12–15% on that sale — on top of regular fees. Sellers under $10K/year can opt out.
See our full Etsy Fees Explained guide for more detail on each fee type.