How Etsy Fees Work in 2026
Etsy charges fees at three levels: listing fees ($0.20 per item, renewed every 4 months), transaction fees (6.5% of the sale price + $0.20 payment processing), and optional offsite advertising fees (12–15% if your sales exceed the threshold or you opt in).
Etsy Fee Example for a $40 Sale
Gross Sale: $40.00
Transaction Fee (6.5%): -$2.60
Payment Processing: -$0.20
Listing Fee: -$0.20
Net after fees: $37.00
Less COGS ($12): $25.00 profit (62.5% margin)
How much does Etsy take from a sale?
Etsy takes approximately 6.5% + $0.20 per transaction from domestic US sales: 6.5% transaction fee + $0.20 payment processing. Plus listing fee ($0.20/item). Offsite Ads add 12–15% if you opt in. A $40 sale costs about $2.80 in fees, leaving $37.20 before product cost.
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