How Much Does Etsy Take
Per Sale in 2026?

The 4 Etsy Fees Every Seller Must Know in 2026

Etsy doesn't take just one fee — it charges four separate fees on every transaction. Here's what each one is:

Real Example: $25 Sale (US Seller, No Shipping)

Let's say you sell a handmade item for $25.00 with free shipping included in the price. Here's exactly what Etsy takes:

If your sale came from an Offsite Ad (and you're under the $10K threshold at 15%), Etsy takes an additional $3.75, making your total fees $6.58 and your payout $18.42 on that $25 sale.

Real Example: £25 Sale (UK Seller)

UK sellers pay slightly different rates — the payment processing fee is higher at 4% + £0.20:

Etsy Transaction Fee — 6.5% Explained

The 6.5% transaction fee is Etsy's main revenue source from sellers. It's charged on the total sale price including shipping — so if you charge $5 shipping separately, Etsy also takes 6.5% of that $5.

This fee was raised from 5% to 6.5% in April 2022 and has not changed since. There is no cap — if you sell a $500 item, Etsy takes $32.50 in transaction fees alone.

Etsy Listing Fee — $0.20 Per Item

Every time you create a new listing or sell an item, Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee (£0.16 in the UK). This fee renews every time:

• You sell an item (one fee per unit sold)
• Your listing expires after 4 months with no sale

For high-volume sellers, listing fees add up fast. If you sell 200 items per month, that's $40/month in listing fees alone.

Etsy Payment Processing Fee — 3% + $0.25

This fee covers Etsy Payments (the built-in checkout). In the US it's 3% + $0.25 per transaction. In the UK it's 4% + £0.20. Other countries have different rates.

Unlike the transaction fee, the payment processing fee is charged on the total order amount including tax in some regions — so your actual deduction can be slightly higher than calculated.

Offsite Ads Fee — 12% or 15%

Etsy automatically promotes your listings on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest through Offsite Ads. If a buyer clicks one of these ads and then purchases within 30 days, Etsy charges you an additional fee:

• 15% — for sellers who made less than $10,000 in the past 12 months
• 12% — for sellers who made over $10,000 (mandatory, cannot be turned off)

If your shop is under $10,000/year, you can opt out of Offsite Ads in your Shop Settings → Marketing → Offsite Ads.

How Much Does Etsy Take — By Sale Price (US)

Here's a quick reference table showing total Etsy fees at different price points (no shipping, no Offsite Ads):

Tips to Reduce What Etsy Takes Per Sale

• Turn off Offsite Ads if your shop earns under $10,000/year — saves 15% on ad-driven sales
• Include shipping in your item price — customers prefer free shipping and you control the math better
• Avoid relisting unsold items frequently — each relist costs $0.20
• Use the Etsy calculator before pricing — know your margins before you list, not after
• Bundle items — one transaction fee instead of multiple small fees

Etsy Fees in 2026 — Summary

To answer the question directly: Etsy takes between 10%–22% of your sale price depending on your situation. For most sellers without Offsite Ads on a typical $25–$50 product, expect Etsy to take around 11%–13% of the sale price in combined fees.

The key is to always calculate your profit after all fees before you set your price — not after you've already listed.