Core formulas
The formulas to keep straight
$15 standard US Etsy fees = $0.20 + ($15 x 6.5%) + ($15 x 3% + $0.25)$15 seller keeps before costs = $15 - Etsy fees$15 Offsite Ads fee = $15 x 12% or 15%, capped at $100True profit = sale price - Etsy fees - product cost - shipping label cost - labor - packaging - adsEffective fee rate = Etsy fees / sale price x 100How much are Etsy fees on a $15 sale?
Etsy fees on a $15 sale are $1.88 for a standard US order with no Offsite Ads. That fee is made of a $0.20 listing fee, $0.98 transaction fee, and $0.70 payment processing fee.
This guide uses Etsy's US seller fee stack verified on July 3, 2026: $0.20 listing, 6.5% transaction fee, and 3% + $0.25 Etsy Payments processing. Etsy's Fees & Payments Policy was last updated February 13, 2026, and its Payments Policy was last updated February 12, 2026.
A standard $15 US Etsy sale leaves $13.12 before seller costs as of July 3, 2026.
Etsy fees on a $15 sale table, US rates
No Offsite Ads, no Etsy Ads, no currency conversion, and US Etsy Payments processing at 3% + $0.25.
| Sale price | Listing fee | Transaction fee | Processing fee | Total Etsy fees | Seller keeps before costs | Effective fee rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $0.20 | $0.98 | $0.70 | $1.88 | $13.12 | 12.5% |
How do Offsite Ads change a $15 Etsy sale?
Offsite Ads change a $15 Etsy sale by adding $1.80 at the 12% rate or $2.25 at the 15% rate. Those ad fees sit on top of the standard $1.88 Etsy fee stack.
At 12%, the seller keeps $11.32 before costs. At 15%, the seller keeps $10.87 before costs. The $100 Offsite Ads fee cap does not affect this order size.
A $15 US Etsy sale attributed to a 15% Offsite Ad has $4.13 in total Etsy fees as of July 3, 2026.
$15 Etsy sale with Offsite Ads
US processing, no shipping charged, and no product costs.
| Scenario | Standard Etsy fees | Offsite Ads fee | Total Etsy fees | Seller keeps before costs | Effective fee rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Offsite Ads | $1.88 | $0.00 | $1.88 | $13.12 | 12.5% |
| 12% Offsite Ads | $1.88 | $1.80 | $3.68 | $11.32 | 24.5% |
| 15% Offsite Ads | $1.88 | $2.25 | $4.13 | $10.87 | 27.5% |
How does a $15 sale compare with other Etsy price points?
A $15 sale carries an effective fee rate of 12.5%, and the fixed $0.45 portion (listing fee plus the processing fixed fee) makes up 23.9% of its total fee. The ladder below shows every price point in this series so the number has context.
At $15, the story is fixed-fee drag. The $0.20 listing fee and $0.25 processing fixed fee do not shrink with the price, so they make up 23.9% of the total fee on this sale. That is why the effective rate here is 12.5% while a $100 sale pays only 10.0%. Below roughly $4, the fixed fees alone push the rate past 20%, which is the math behind bundling low-priced items into packs.
Etsy fees by sale price, US rates
Standard sales with no shipping charged and no Offsite Ads. Fixed-fee share = $0.45 as a portion of total fees.
| Sale price | Total Etsy fees | Seller keeps | Effective fee rate | Fixed-fee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.93 | $4.07 | 18.6% | 48.4% |
| $10 | $1.40 | $8.60 | 14.0% | 32.1% |
| $15 (this guide) | $1.88 | $13.12 | 12.5% | 23.9% |
| $20 | $2.35 | $17.65 | 11.8% | 19.1% |
| $25 | $2.83 | $22.17 | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| $50 | $5.20 | $44.80 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| $75 | $7.58 | $67.42 | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| $100 | $9.95 | $90.05 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| $250 | $24.20 | $225.80 | 9.7% | 1.9% |
| $500 | $47.95 | $452.05 | 9.6% | 0.9% |
What does the seller keep after costs on a $15 sale?
The seller does not keep $13.12 as profit. Profit starts after Etsy fees, then subtracts product cost, shipping label cost, labor, packaging, ads, and any tax on seller fees.
For a $15 small product, a realistic seller-cost example might be $5.25 for materials, packaging, and a short labor allowance. With $5.25 in seller costs, a standard $15 sale leaves $7.87 before income tax. The same sale through a 15% Offsite Ad leaves $5.62.
At $15, the price can work for a simple handmade product or stronger digital bundle, but labor still has to be short and repeatable.
$15 Etsy sale profit check
The costs below are examples. Replace them with the seller's actual numbers before pricing.
| Line item | No Offsite Ads | 15% Offsite Ads | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $15 | $15 | Buyer-paid item revenue |
| Etsy fees | $1.88 | $4.13 | Platform and payment fees |
| Materials or file cost | $2.75 | $2.75 | Direct cost tied to one sale |
| Packaging or support | $1.00 | $1.00 | Mailer, label materials, or file-help reserve |
| Labor allowance | $1.50 | $1.50 | Short batch-work allowance |
| Profit before income tax | $7.87 | $5.62 | Before monthly overhead and income tax |
Is a $15 Etsy price a good idea?
A $15 Etsy price is strongest when the seller can batch the product and keep buyer support predictable. The fee math gives the first answer, but the real answer depends on product cost, delivery work, and how often the listing creates support questions.
A $15 template bundle, small handmade accessory, printable pack, or craft-supply add-on. If the product needs extra labor, personalization, a remake allowance, or paid traffic, the seller should test a higher price before assuming the listing is healthy.
My practical read: A $15 listing should be built for repeatable production, not one-off customization.
- Use the standard fee result before judging the listing.
- Run the same price with 12% and 15% Offsite Ads if the shop uses them.
- Do not call the seller payout profit until costs are subtracted.
- Raise price or bundle when fixed fees or ad fees take the margin.
Decision table
$15 Etsy sale decision table
Use this before changing the live listing price.
| Signal | What it means | Best move |
|---|---|---|
| Standard fees are $1.88 | Etsy takes 12.5% before seller costs | Keep pricing if product cost and labor still work |
| 15% Offsite Ads fees are $4.13 | The seller keeps $10.87 before costs | Run the ad-attributed profit version |
| Seller costs are $5.25 | No-ad profit is $7.87 | Raise price if labor or support is missing |
| Shipping is charged separately | The fee base becomes item price plus shipping charged | Use the full buyer-paid order amount |
| The product is digital | Fixed fees matter more at lower prices | Bundle when support or updates are involved |
| The seller is outside the US | Payment processing can differ by country | Change the processing inputs |
Worked examples
Examples you can compare against your own numbers
Example 1: standard $15 Etsy sale
Calculator inputs: itemPrice=15, shippingCharged=0, listingFee=0.20, transactionFee=6.5, processingFee=3, processingFixed=0.25, offsiteAdsFee=0.
| Sale price | $15 | No shipping charged |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Flat Etsy listing fee |
| Transaction fee | $0.98 | $15 x 6.5% |
| Payment processing | $0.70 | $15 x 3% + $0.25 |
| Total Etsy fees | $1.88 | 12.5% of the sale |
| Seller keeps before costs | $13.12 | Before product cost, labor, packaging, shipping, and ads |
Takeaway: A standard $15 sale leaves $13.12 before the seller's own costs.
Open the $15 standard fee exampleExample 2: $15 sale after seller costs
This example uses $5.25 in seller costs for a $15 template bundle, small handmade accessory, printable pack, or craft-supply add-on.
| Sale price | $15 | Buyer-paid item price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Etsy fees | $1.88 | Listing + transaction + processing |
| Materials or file cost | $2.75 | Direct cost tied to one sale |
| Packaging or support | $1.00 | Mailer, label materials, or file-help reserve |
| Labor allowance | $1.50 | Short batch-work allowance |
| Profit before income tax | $7.87 | Before monthly overhead and income tax |
Takeaway: The fee answer is useful, but the seller-cost answer is the pricing decision.
Open the $15 cost exampleExample 3: $15 sale through 15% Offsite Ads
Calculator inputs: itemPrice=15, shippingCharged=0, standard US Etsy fees, offsiteAdsFee=15, and productCost=5.25.
| Sale price | $15 | Same listing price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Etsy fees | $1.88 | Listing + transaction + processing |
| Offsite Ads fee | $2.25 | $15 x 15% |
| Seller costs | $5.25 | Example cost stack |
| Profit before income tax | $5.62 | After Etsy fees and seller costs |
Takeaway: The 15% Offsite Ads version leaves $2.25 less than the standard sale.
Open the $15 Offsite Ads exampleAction checklist
Before you use this number in the real business
- 1Enter $15 as the item price.
- 2Use $0 shipping charged only when the buyer pays no shipping.
- 3Use $0.20, 6.5%, and 3% + $0.25 for standard US Etsy fee math.
- 4Add 12% or 15% Offsite Ads only when the order is attributed to Offsite Ads.
- 5Subtract product cost, labor, packaging, shipping label cost, and ads before calling it profit.
- 6Use country-specific processing rates outside the United States.
Common mistakes
Mistakes that make the answer look better than reality
FAQs
Questions people ask before making the decision
How much does Etsy take from a $15 sale?
Etsy takes $1.88 from a standard $15 US sale with no Offsite Ads. The seller keeps $13.12 before product cost, shipping label cost, labor, packaging, ads, and tax on seller fees.
What are Etsy fees on a $15 sale in 2026?
As of July 3, 2026, the standard US Etsy fees on a $15 sale are $0.20 listing, $0.98 transaction, and $0.70 payment processing. Total standard fees are $1.88.
How much does a seller keep from a $15 Etsy sale?
The seller keeps $13.12 before their own costs on a standard US $15 Etsy sale. That amount is not profit until product cost, labor, packaging, shipping label cost, and ads are subtracted.
How much do Offsite Ads cost on a $15 Etsy sale?
Offsite Ads add $1.80 at the 12% rate or $2.25 at the 15% rate on a $15 sale. Total Etsy fees become $3.68 at 12% or $4.13 at 15%.
Is a $15 Etsy sale profitable?
A $15 sale is profitable only if the amount after Etsy fees covers the seller's real costs. In the example above, $5.25 in seller costs leaves $7.87 without Offsite Ads and $5.62 with a 15% Offsite Ads fee.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping for a $15 sale?
Yes, when shipping is charged to the buyer. Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee applies to item price plus shipping charged, so a listed item price is not always the full fee base.
Are Etsy fees on a $15 sale the same outside the US?
No. The US example uses 3% + $0.25 Etsy Payments processing. Sellers outside the United States should use the processing fee tied to their bank-account country.
Sources and notes
Where the assumptions come from
Official Etsy source for listing fees, transaction fees, Offsite Ads, currency conversion, and fee-base rules.
Official Etsy source for payment processing fees by bank-account country, including US 3% + $0.25.
Calculator used for standard Etsy fee, seller keeps, and Offsite Ads examples.
How FeeProofed checks formulas, examples, assumptions, and source notes.