Free Etsy Fee Estimate calculator with clear step-by-step results.
Etsy charges a transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, a separate payment processing fee with a fixed component, and a listing fee per item. Stacking all three against materials cost is the only way to see whether a handmade item is priced to actually pay for the time that went into it.
Total fees
Fees = 0.20 listing + (price + shipping) x transaction rate + (price + shipping) x payment rate + fixed payment fee
Take-home
Profit = price + shipping - total fees - materials
Etsy fee rates differ by seller country and change periodically, and offsite ads fees can add substantially on qualifying sales. Confirm against your current Etsy fee schedule.
No. The take-home figure is what is left before paying yourself. Divide it by the hours the item takes to see your effective hourly rate.
Yes. Both the transaction and payment fees are charged on the full amount the buyer pays, shipping included.