Etsy fees on a $100 sale (US example)
Suppose you sell a $100 item with free shipping baked into the price, your actual shipping cost is $8, materials are $30, and you include one $0.20 listing fee. Order total = $100.00.
- Transaction fee 6.5% × $100 = $6.50
- Processing 3% × $100 + $0.25 = $3.25
- Listing = $0.20
- Total platform fees ≈ $9.95
- Net ≈ 100 − 9.95 − 30 − 8 = $52.05 (≈ 52.1% margin on order total)
At $100 the percentage fees dominate and the flat fees fade into noise — margin climbs versus the $25 example. Note the shipping subtlety: with free shipping, the 6.5% transaction fee applies only to the $100 item price, not to shipping you never charged.
Assumptions dated for PlainCalc US defaults; confirm on Etsy's fee policy before pricing inventory.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take from a $100 sale?
About $9.95 on a $100 order: $6.50 transaction, $3.25 processing, $0.20 listing — before material and shipping costs.
Does free shipping save on Etsy fees?
The 6.5% transaction fee applies to shipping you charge the buyer, so baking shipping into the item price avoids paying the fee twice on it — but you still pay 6.5% + 3% on the higher item price.
What margin should I target on Etsy?
After all costs, many sustainable shops aim for 40–60% margin on the order total. If you're under 30%, revisit price or costs.