How Poshmark Fees Work
Poshmark uses a two-tier fee structure. For sales under $15, a flat $2.95 fee applies. For sales $15 and above, Poshmark takes 20% of the sale price. Payment processing is included in both rates — there are no additional charges.
Poshmark Fee Formula
Under $15: Poshmark Fee = $2.95 (flat)
$15 or more: Poshmark Fee = Sale Price × 20%
Net Earnings = Sale Price − Poshmark Fee − Shipping Discount − Label Upgrade
Net Profit = Net Earnings − Product Cost − Packaging − Other Costs
Why the $15 Threshold Matters
The critical crossover point is $14.99 to $15.00:
- At $14.99: fee = $2.95 (effective: 19.7%)
- At $15.00: fee = $3.00 (effective: 20.0%)
Poshmark vs Mercari on seller fees: Mercari generally has lower seller-side fees than Poshmark at every price point. Poshmark charges $2.95 flat under $15 and 20% at $15+; Mercari charges 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping. Mercari's 10% is typically lower than Poshmark's corresponding fee. Poshmark's real advantage is fashion audience, social sharing, bundles and buyer trust — not lower fees.
Poshmark Fees Under $15
For items priced under $15, Poshmark's flat $2.95 fee creates a high effective rate. This is important for resellers selling lower-priced fashion items, accessories, or bundles.
| Sale Price | Poshmark Fee | Your Earnings | Effective Rate | vs Mercari (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $2.95 | $2.05 | 59.0% | Mercari $0.50 |
| $8 | $2.95 | $5.05 | 36.9% | Mercari $0.80 |
| $10 | $2.95 | $7.05 | 29.5% | Mercari $1.00 |
| $12 | $2.95 | $9.05 | 24.6% | Mercari $1.20 |
| $14 | $2.95 | $11.05 | 21.1% | |
| $14.99 | $2.95 | $12.04 | 19.7% |
Poshmark Fees of $15 or More
At $15 and above, Poshmark's 20% commission applies to the full sale price. Payment processing is included — no additional charges.
| Sale Price | Poshmark Fee (20%) | Your Earnings | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $3.00 | $12.00 | 20.0% |
| $25 | $5.00 | $20.00 | 20.0% |
| $40 | $8.00 | $32.00 | 20.0% |
| $75 | $15.00 | $60.00 | 20.0% |
| $100 | $20.00 | $80.00 | 20.0% |
| $200 | $40.00 | $160.00 | 20.0% |
Poshmark vs Mercari Fees
| Sale Price | Poshmark Fee | Mercari Fee (10%) | Difference | Better Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $2.95 | $0.50 | Poshmark +$2.45 | Mercari |
| $10 | $2.95 | $1.00 | Poshmark +$1.95 | Mercari |
| $14.99 | $2.95 | $1.50 | Poshmark +$1.45 | Mercari |
| $15.00 | $3.00 | $1.50 | Poshmark +$1.50 | Mercari |
| $25 | $5.00 | $2.50 | Poshmark +$2.50 | Mercari |
| $29.50 | $5.90 | $2.95 | Poshmark +$2.95 | Mercari |
| $40 | $8.00 | $4.00 | Poshmark +$4.00 | Mercari |
| $50 | $10.00 | $5.00 | Poshmark +$5.00 | Mercari |
| $100 | $20.00 | $10.00 | Poshmark +$10.00 | Mercari |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Poshmark take in 2026?
Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 fee for sales under $15, and takes 20% of the sale price for sales $15 and above. No monthly subscription, no listing fee, and no separate payment processing charge. The fee covers both platform and payment processing.
What is the Poshmark fee under $15?
For sales under $15, Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 seller fee. At $14.99, this is an effective rate of ~19.7%. At $15.00 exactly, the fee switches to 20% = $3.00. Note: even at $15.00, Poshmark takes slightly more than the $2.95 flat fee.
What is the Poshmark fee at $15 or more?
For sales of $15 or more, Poshmark takes 20% of the sale price. This is a flat rate applied to the full item price. A $40 sale: $40 × 20% = $8.00 Poshmark fee, you keep $32.00 before costs.
Does Poshmark charge payment processing separately?
No. Poshmark's fee structure is all-inclusive — the $2.95 flat fee or 20% rate covers both the platform fee and payment processing. There are no additional charges beyond what Poshmark takes from the sale.
How do shipping discounts affect Poshmark profit?
Poshmark provides a prepaid shipping label for every sale. The label cost is deducted from your earnings when the buyer pays for shipping. Offering a shipping discount (reducing the buyer's label cost) reduces your net payout dollar-for-dollar after the Poshmark fee is calculated.
How do I calculate Poshmark profit?
Step 1: Calculate Poshmark fee — if sale price < $15, fee = $2.95; otherwise fee = sale price × 20%. Step 2: Net earnings = sale price − Poshmark fee − shipping discount. Step 3: Net profit = net earnings − product cost − packaging − other costs. Example: $40 sale, $12 product cost, $1 packaging: $40 − $8.00 − $0 = $32.00; $32.00 − $12 − $1 = $19.00 profit.
Is Poshmark more expensive than Mercari?
Mercari generally has lower seller-side fees than Poshmark in simple fee-only comparisons across nearly every price point. Poshmark charges $2.95 flat under $15 and 20% at $15+; Mercari charges 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping. Mercari's 10% is typically lower than Poshmark's corresponding fee at $5 through $100. Poshmark's real advantage is fashion audience, social sharing, bundles and buyer trust — not lower fees. If Mercari buyer-paid shipping is unusually high, the 10% fee base can narrow the gap.