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Fiverr fee & earnings calculator
Fiverr sellers keep 80% of each completed order, and buyers pay a 5.5% service fee on top (plus $3.50 on orders under $200).
- Fiverr seller fee (20%)
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- Early Payout fee
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- Buyer service fee
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- Buyer pays (before tax)
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- Price for your target earnings
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Figures from Fiverr's help center, checked Nov 2, 2026. Fiverr shows exact amounts at checkout. Taxes and payout-provider fees are not included.
How Fiverr's fees work
Sellers: Fiverr's help center says that for every completed order you earn 80% of the purchase amount, including Gig Extras and tips. Earnings clear before you can withdraw them; eligible sellers can use Early Payout for a 1% fee.
Buyers: Fiverr adds a service fee at checkout: 5.5% of the purchase amount, plus $3.50 on orders under $200. Each payment (an extra, a tip) carries its own fee.
Heads-up: one older Fiverr help page ("How Fiverr works for clients") still says $3.00 on orders under $100. This tool uses the newer payments article ($3.50 under $200). Both agree at $200 and above.
Pricing tip
To earn a set amount, divide by 0.8: earning $80 means pricing the gig at $100. Gig packages work well as three tiers, and the video below explains why.
FAQ
How much does Fiverr take from sellers?
20%. Fiverr's help center says you earn 80% of the purchase amount on each completed order, including extras and tips.
What does the buyer pay?
The gig price plus a 5.5% service fee, plus $3.50 on orders under $200, before any tax.
How do I price a gig to earn a set amount?
Divide your target by 0.8. For example, $80 ÷ 0.8 = $100.
Is Early Payout worth it?
It costs 1% of the payment and is only available to eligible sellers. It's worth it if getting paid sooner matters more to you than 1%.
Sources
- Fiverr Help Center — Your earnings page — freelancers earn 80% of the purchase amount incl. extras and tips; Early Payout 1% fee
- Fiverr Help Center — Paying for orders, extras, or custom offers — buyer service fee 5.5% plus $3.50 on orders under $200
- Fiverr Help Center — How Fiverr works for clients (older wording) — still shows $3.00 under $100
Figures last checked: . Not legal or tax advice.
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