Poshmark Fee Calculator — US Commission & Profit
Calculate Poshmark US seller fees: $2.95 for sales under $15 or 20% for sales of $15 and above. See payout, net profit, margin and ROI instantly.
Poshmark US seller fees
Poshmark uses a flat fee for low-price sales and a percentage above the threshold.
| Final order price | Seller fee | Seller keeps before costs |
|---|---|---|
| Under $15 | $2.95 | Order price − $2.95 |
| $15 and above | 20% | 80% |
Poshmark fee examples
| Sale price | Poshmark fee | Payout | Profit with $10 item cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $2.95 | $7.05 | −$2.95 |
| $15 | $3.00 | $12.00 | $2.00 |
| $25 | $5.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| $50 | $10.00 | $40.00 | $30.00 |
| $100 | $20.00 | $80.00 | $70.00 |
Why low-price items are difficult
The $2.95 flat fee has a high effective rate on inexpensive items. It is 29.5% of a $10 sale and 21.1% of a $14 sale. Bundling low-value items or pricing at the $15 threshold can preserve more margin, but the right choice depends on buyer demand.
Shipping costs and discounts
In the standard flow, the buyer pays shipping and Poshmark sends the seller a prepaid label or QR code. Your earnings can still change when you offer a seller-funded shipping discount or need an upgraded label. Use the current amount shown in the app rather than an older fixed shipping figure.
Poshmark versus other platforms
Poshmark’s 20% commission is higher than the standard seller rate on several general marketplaces, but its buyer-paid label and fashion-focused workflow may reduce seller effort. Compare profit and expected sell-through—not commission alone.
Use the multi-platform calculator to test the same item on Poshmark, eBay, Mercari and Depop.
Pricing checklist
- Enter the realistic final sale price after offers.
- Add your item cost.
- Subtract any shipping discount you expect to fund.
- Allow for an upgraded label when the package exceeds the included weight.
- Avoid judging the sale by payout alone; use net profit and margin.
Common questions
What is Poshmark's seller fee in the US?+
Poshmark charges $2.95 on sales under $15. For sales of $15 or more, Poshmark charges 20% and the seller keeps 80% before item cost.
How much does Poshmark take from a $50 sale?+
Poshmark takes 20%, or $10, from a $50 sale. The seller receives $40 before subtracting item cost and any seller-funded discounts or upgrades.
Who pays Poshmark shipping?+
The buyer normally pays the shipping amount shown at checkout, and Poshmark provides the seller a prepaid label or QR code. Seller-funded shipping discounts and overweight upgrades can reduce earnings.
When does the $2.95 flat fee apply?+
The $2.95 fee applies when the final order price is under $15. At exactly $15, the 20% fee applies and equals $3.
See where the profit is.
Run the same sale across the major platforms and compare the result side by side.