Poshmark Fee Calculator
Poshmark takes a 20% commission on sales over $15 and a flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15.
What Are Poshmark Fees?
Poshmark uses one of the simplest fee structures in ecommerce. For all sales of $15 or more, Poshmark takes a flat 20% commission. For sales under $15, the fee is a flat $2.95 regardless of the sale price. There are no listing fees, no monthly subscriptions, no payment processing fees, and no additional charges — the commission is truly all-inclusive. Poshmark handles payment processing, provides a prepaid shipping label, and resolves buyer disputes.
The 20% commission is on the higher end of marketplace fees, but it comes with a significant benefit: Poshmark provides a prepaid USPS Priority Mail shipping label for every order. The seller doesn't pay for shipping directly — it's covered within the platform's ecosystem, with the buyer paying a flat shipping fee (currently $7.67 for orders under 5 lbs). This means your commission is truly your only cost of sale, which simplifies pricing but also means the 20% rate has to be evaluated differently than platforms where you additionally pay for shipping.
For items priced under $15, the flat $2.95 fee can represent a much higher effective commission rate. A $10 sale nets you $7.05 (a 29.5% effective fee), while a $5 sale nets you just $2.05 (a 59% effective fee). This fee structure strongly incentivizes selling higher-priced items where the 20% rate applies. Poshmark also offers a wholesale portal (Poshmark Wholesale) for sellers who want to buy inventory at wholesale prices, and Posh Shows (live selling events) which have the same commission structure.
Why Poshmark Fees Matter
Understanding the full fee picture prevents costly surprises
20% Is a Premium Rate — But It Includes Shipping Labels
At 20%, Poshmark's commission is higher than most marketplaces. However, the included USPS Priority Mail label (worth $5–$8) effectively brings the net fee closer to 12–15% when you account for the shipping savings. This changes the math significantly.
Low-Price Items Have Brutal Unit Economics
The flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15 creates a steep effective rate for cheap items. At $8, you keep $5.05 (a 37% fee rate). At $5, you keep $2.05 (a 59% fee rate). Bundling low-price items into higher-value lots is essential for profitability.
No Hidden Fees to Model
With no listing fees, payment processing charges, or subscription costs, your profit calculation is beautifully simple: sale price minus 20% (or minus $2.95 for sales under $15) minus your cost of goods. No other marketplace makes margin math this clean.
Weight Limit Constrains What You Can Sell
Poshmark's included shipping label covers packages up to 5 lbs. If your item exceeds that, you need to pay an additional $4.99 per extra pound. Heavy items like shoes, coats, and bundles can quickly exceed 5 lbs, turning the shipping inclusion from a benefit into an extra cost.
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Poshmark Fee Structure
Referral / Commission Fee
Flat $2.95 for sales under $15
Tips to Maximize Your Poshmark Profit
Price Items Above $15 to Avoid the Flat Fee Trap
The $2.95 flat fee on sub-$15 sales is deceptively expensive. If you have items you'd price at $10–$14, consider bundling them with complementary pieces or repositioning them as premium listings to clear the $15 threshold. At $15, you pay $3.00 (20%) vs. $2.95 flat — nearly the same dollar amount but on a much more profitable sale. The 20% rate becomes increasingly favorable as the sale price rises.
Use the Included Shipping Label to Your Advantage in Pricing
Since Poshmark includes a USPS Priority Mail label in every transaction, you don't need to build shipping costs into your price the way you do on Depop, Mercari, or eBay. This means your listed price is truly what the buyer evaluates against your cost of goods plus the 20% commission — nothing else. When comparing margins across platforms, always subtract an estimated $5–$7 shipping cost from your non-Poshmark channel calculations to make an apples-to-apples comparison.
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