Shopify fees worked example: 200 orders at $45

A store doing 200 orders a month at a $45 average order value brings in $9,000 in revenue. After the Basic plan, payment processing, product costs, and shipping, it keeps $3,840 — a 42.7% margin.

The breakdown

Revenue: 200 × $45 = $9,000
Payment processing: 200 × ($45 × 2.9% + $0.30) = 200 × $1.605 = $321.00
Basic plan: $39.00
Product costs: 200 × $18 = $3,600
Shipping costs: 200 × $6 = $1,200
Profit you keep: $9,000 − $321 − $39 − $3,600 − $1,200 = $3,840
Effective platform cut: ($321 + $39) ÷ $9,000 = 4.0%

Notice how small the platform's share is at this volume: 4.0% all-in. At 50 orders a month the same $39 plan would be 3.5% of revenue by itself — Shopify rewards scale. Run your own volume in the Shopify profit calculator to find your break-even month.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Shopify take on $9,000 in sales?

On Basic: $321 in payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 per order × 200 orders) plus the $39 plan — $360 total, a 4.0% effective platform cut.

What is a good profit margin for Shopify?

After product, shipping, plan, and processing, 20–40% is healthy. This example keeps 42.7% thanks to a $27 gross margin per order.

When should I upgrade from Shopify Basic?

Roughly when the 0.2-point processing saving covers the $66/month jump — around $33,000/month in card volume through Shopify Payments.

Do third-party gateways change this?

Yes — they add 2.0% of order value on Basic ($180 here), which would cut profit to $3,660. Shopify Payments avoids that fee.