Poshmark Fee Calculator

Poshmark's fee is simple — and steep

Poshmark has the simplest fee structure of any major resale marketplace and one of the highest. On any sale of $15 or more it takes a flat 20% commission. On sales under $15 it takes a flat $2.95 instead. There are no listing fees, no payment processing add-ons and no monthly charges for casual sellers — but 20% is a big number, and it is the reason so many Poshmark sellers underprice without realising it. A $32 sale leaves you $25.60 before your item cost; a $14 sale leaves you $11.05.

The $15 cliff

The most important number in Poshmark pricing is $15. At $14.99 the fee is $2.95 and you keep $12.04. At $15.00 the fee switches to 20% — $3.00 — and you keep $12.00. The two are nearly identical, but just above the line the percentage fee grows with the price while the flat fee does not exist any more. The practical lesson is different: never price just under $15 to dodge the percentage, because you dodge almost nothing, and never price at $16 or $17 when $15 nets you nearly the same money with a faster sale.

How to use it

Enter the price you expect and what the item cost you. Buyers pay for shipping on Poshmark, so there is no postage line to fill in. The profit figure is what you keep after the commission and your cost. Use it to set a floor price: if the profit is less than a few dollars, the listing is not worth the photography, the sharing and the inevitable lowball offers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Poshmark take?

20% of the sale price on sales of $15 or more, and a flat $2.95 on sales under $15. There are no listing fees and buyers pay for shipping.

Is Poshmark worth it compared to eBay?

It depends on the item. Poshmark's 20% is higher than eBay's 13.25%, but Poshmark buyers pay shipping and the audience is fashion-focused, which suits clothing and accessories. For non-fashion items eBay usually nets more.

What should I price at to make $20 profit?

Work backwards: you need a sale price where 80% of the price minus your item cost equals $20. If the item cost you $5, that means a price of about $31.25. Enter your target in this calculator and adjust the price until the profit line shows what you want.