How Much Does Poshmark Take in 2026?
Poshmark uses one of the simplest fee structures in resale: for sales under $15, you pay a flat $2.95; for sales of $15 or more, Poshmark keeps a 20% commission. That single fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the prepaid shipping label — which the buyer pays for (standard $7.97), so shipping never comes out of your pocket unless you offer a discount.
There are no listing fees, no subscription, and no separate processing charge. The trade-off is that 20% is one of the highest headline rates among clothing marketplaces — compare it with Mercari's 10% or Depop's ~3.3% + $0.45 before choosing where to list.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your sale price and, optionally, what the item cost you. You'll instantly see the Poshmark fee, your payout (what actually lands in your balance), net profit, effective fee rate, and margin. Try prices on both sides of the $15 line — a $14 sale pays a $2.95 fee (21.1% effective), while a $15 sale pays $3.00 (20%), so pricing just below $15 rarely helps you.
The Math, With a Worked Example
Formula:Fee = $2.95 if price < $15, otherwise 20% × price. Payout = price − fee. Profit = payout − item cost.
Example: You sell a jacket for $45 that cost you $12 at a thrift store. Fee = 20% × $45 = $9.00. Payout = $36.00. Profit = $36 − $12 = $24.00, a 53% margin. The buyer pays the $7.97 shipping on top of the $45.
Tips to Keep More of Every Poshmark Sale
Price above $15 whenever the item justifies it — the flat $2.95 makes cheap items punishing (a $10 sale nets only $7.05, a 29.5% effective fee). Bundle low-value items so one combined sale crosses $15 instead of paying $2.95 three times. Factor the 20% into your sourcing: an item must sell for at least 1.25× your cost just to break even. And remember marketplace income is taxable — Poshmark issues a 1099-K past the federal threshold, so track your side hustle taxes from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Poshmark's seller fees in 2026?
A flat $2.95 for sales under $15, or 20% commission for sales of $15 or more. This includes payment processing; there are no listing fees.
Who pays shipping on Poshmark?
The buyer pays the standard $7.97 expedited shipping label. Sellers only bear shipping when they offer a shipping discount promotion.
Is Poshmark's 20% fee worth it compared to other apps?
Poshmark's fee is higher than Mercari (10%) or Depop US (~3.3% + $0.45), but includes the shipping label logistics and an active social buyer base for fashion. Higher-priced apparel often still nets more on Poshmark due to demand.
Does Poshmark charge fees on shipping?
No. The commission applies to the item price only; the buyer's shipping payment goes to the label, not to the seller or fee base.
Do I pay taxes on Poshmark sales?
Profit from reselling is taxable income. Poshmark issues Form 1099-K once you pass the federal reporting threshold. Casual sales of personal items at a loss are generally not taxable, but flipping for profit is.
Related Calculators
- Mercari Fee Calculator — Compare the flat 10% structure.
- Depop Fee Calculator — The lowest-fee clothing marketplace in 2026.
- eBay Seller Fee & Profit — Full eBay final value fee math.