Never underprice your work again
Many Etsy sellers forget to include their own labor value and Etsy fees, resulting in prices that barely cover costs. This calculator makes all costs visible.
Etsy Labor Cost & Pricing Calculator
Calculate the right price for your Etsy listings. Factor in materials, labor hours, Etsy fees (6.5% + 3%), overhead, and your desired profit margin. Free Etsy price calculator.
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How to use Etsy Labor Cost & Pricing Calculator
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Enter your material cost per item.
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Set your desired hourly wage and time spent making each item.
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Add any overhead percentage (shared studio costs, tools, packaging).
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Set your target profit margin percentage.
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The calculator automatically applies current Etsy transaction (6.5%) and payment processing (3%) fees.
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Read the minimum viable price and recommended sale price in the results.
Why use this tool?
Up-to-date Etsy fee structure
Includes Etsy's current 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing, and $0.20 listing fee applied per sale.
Instant price sensitivity
Adjust your hourly wage or margin target to instantly see how the recommended price changes.
Frequently asked questions
What fees does Etsy charge per sale?
Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee per item, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and a payment processing fee of 3% + $0.25 per order. If you run Etsy Ads, ad spend adds to your per-sale cost.
What is the standard pricing formula for handmade goods?
A common formula is: (Materials + Labor + Overhead) × Markup = Wholesale price, then Wholesale × 2 = Retail price. For Etsy, also add platform fees on top of your retail price to protect your margin.
How do I calculate my hourly labor rate for Etsy?
Use the Freelancer Day Rate Calculator to find a sustainable hourly wage based on your annual income goals, then enter that rate here. At minimum, pay yourself at least your local minimum wage — most experienced craft sellers target $20–$50/hr or higher.
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