Core formulas
The formulas to keep straight
$500 standard US Etsy fees = $0.20 + ($500 x 6.5%) + ($500 x 3% + $0.25)$500 seller keeps before costs = $500 - Etsy fees$500 Offsite Ads fee = $500 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 $500 sale?
Etsy fees on a $500 sale are $47.95 for a standard US order with no Offsite Ads. That fee is made of a $0.20 listing fee, $32.50 transaction fee, and $15.25 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 $500 US Etsy sale leaves $452.05 before seller costs as of July 3, 2026.
Etsy fees on a $500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $0.20 | $32.50 | $15.25 | $47.95 | $452.05 | 9.6% |
How do Offsite Ads change a $500 Etsy sale?
Offsite Ads change a $500 Etsy sale by adding $60.00 at the 12% rate or $75.00 at the 15% rate. Those ad fees sit on top of the standard $47.95 Etsy fee stack.
At 12%, the seller keeps $392.05 before costs. At 15%, the seller keeps $377.05 before costs. A $500 sale still does not hit Etsy's $100 Offsite Ads fee cap at either 12% or 15%.
A $500 US Etsy sale attributed to a 15% Offsite Ad has $122.95 in total Etsy fees as of July 3, 2026.
$500 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 | $47.95 | $0.00 | $47.95 | $452.05 | 9.6% |
| 12% Offsite Ads | $47.95 | $60.00 | $107.95 | $392.05 | 21.6% |
| 15% Offsite Ads | $47.95 | $75.00 | $122.95 | $377.05 | 24.6% |
How does a $500 sale compare with other Etsy price points?
A $500 sale carries an effective fee rate of 9.6%, and the fixed $0.45 portion (listing fee plus the processing fixed fee) makes up 0.9% of its total fee. The ladder below shows every price point in this series so the number has context.
At $500, fee percentages stop being the story and fee dollars take over. The effective rate of 9.6% is near Etsy's floor, but the fees are $47.95 in real money, and a 15% Offsite Ads attribution adds $75.00 more. On orders this size, refund exposure, insurance, and ad attribution deserve more attention than the base fee rate.
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 | $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 (this guide) | $47.95 | $452.05 | 9.6% | 0.9% |
What does the seller keep after costs on a $500 sale?
The seller does not keep $452.05 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 $500 custom order, a realistic seller-cost example might be $286.00 for materials, shipping, packaging, insurance, and labor. With $286.00 in seller costs, a standard $500 sale leaves $166.05 before income tax. The same sale through a 15% Offsite Ad leaves $91.05.
At $500, the standard Etsy fee is not the biggest risk. Delivery promises, insurance, custom labor, and refund exposure matter more.
$500 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 | $500 | $500 | Buyer-paid item revenue |
| Etsy fees | $47.95 | $122.95 | Platform and payment fees |
| Materials | $165.00 | $165.00 | Direct inputs for one large order |
| Shipping, packaging, insurance | $46.00 | $46.00 | Delivery cost and protection |
| Labor allowance | $75.00 | $75.00 | Custom production time |
| Profit before income tax | $166.05 | $91.05 | Before monthly overhead and income tax |
Is a $500 Etsy price a good idea?
A $500 Etsy price should be quoted with a full cost stack and an Offsite Ads check before the seller accepts the order. 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 $500 custom order, premium craft piece, furniture item, wedding package, or large commission. 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 $500 sale still does not hit Etsy's Offsite Ads cap, so the ad fee remains a serious dollar cost.
- 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
$500 Etsy sale decision table
Use this before changing the live listing price.
| Signal | What it means | Best move |
|---|---|---|
| Standard fees are $47.95 | Etsy takes 9.6% before seller costs | Keep pricing if product cost and labor still work |
| 15% Offsite Ads fees are $122.95 | The seller keeps $377.05 before costs | Run the ad-attributed profit version |
| Seller costs are $286.00 | No-ad profit is $166.05 | 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 $500 Etsy sale
Calculator inputs: itemPrice=500, shippingCharged=0, listingFee=0.20, transactionFee=6.5, processingFee=3, processingFixed=0.25, offsiteAdsFee=0.
| Sale price | $500 | No shipping charged |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Flat Etsy listing fee |
| Transaction fee | $32.50 | $500 x 6.5% |
| Payment processing | $15.25 | $500 x 3% + $0.25 |
| Total Etsy fees | $47.95 | 9.6% of the sale |
| Seller keeps before costs | $452.05 | Before product cost, labor, packaging, shipping, and ads |
Takeaway: A standard $500 sale leaves $452.05 before the seller's own costs.
Open the $500 standard fee exampleExample 2: $500 sale after seller costs
This example uses $286.00 in seller costs for a $500 custom order, premium craft piece, furniture item, wedding package, or large commission.
| Sale price | $500 | Buyer-paid item price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Etsy fees | $47.95 | Listing + transaction + processing |
| Materials | $165.00 | Direct inputs for one large order |
| Shipping, packaging, insurance | $46.00 | Delivery cost and protection |
| Labor allowance | $75.00 | Custom production time |
| Profit before income tax | $166.05 | Before monthly overhead and income tax |
Takeaway: The fee answer is useful, but the seller-cost answer is the pricing decision.
Open the $500 cost exampleExample 3: $500 sale through 15% Offsite Ads
Calculator inputs: itemPrice=500, shippingCharged=0, standard US Etsy fees, offsiteAdsFee=15, and productCost=286.
| Sale price | $500 | Same listing price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Etsy fees | $47.95 | Listing + transaction + processing |
| Offsite Ads fee | $75.00 | $500 x 15% |
| Seller costs | $286.00 | Example cost stack |
| Profit before income tax | $91.05 | After Etsy fees and seller costs |
Takeaway: The 15% Offsite Ads version leaves $75.00 less than the standard sale.
Open the $500 Offsite Ads exampleAction checklist
Before you use this number in the real business
- 1Enter $500 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 $500 sale?
Etsy takes $47.95 from a standard $500 US sale with no Offsite Ads. The seller keeps $452.05 before product cost, shipping label cost, labor, packaging, ads, and tax on seller fees.
What are Etsy fees on a $500 sale in 2026?
As of July 3, 2026, the standard US Etsy fees on a $500 sale are $0.20 listing, $32.50 transaction, and $15.25 payment processing. Total standard fees are $47.95.
How much does a seller keep from a $500 Etsy sale?
The seller keeps $452.05 before their own costs on a standard US $500 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 $500 Etsy sale?
Offsite Ads add $60.00 at the 12% rate or $75.00 at the 15% rate on a $500 sale. Total Etsy fees become $107.95 at 12% or $122.95 at 15%.
Is a $500 Etsy sale profitable?
A $500 sale is profitable only if the amount after Etsy fees covers the seller's real costs. In the example above, $286.00 in seller costs leaves $166.05 without Offsite Ads and $91.05 with a 15% Offsite Ads fee.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping for a $500 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 $500 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.