Fiverr Fee Calculator
Fiverr takes 20% of every service. See what you actually earn after their service fee is deducted.
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Fiverr's Fee Structure in 2026
Fiverr charges sellers a flat 20% service fee on every order, regardless of order size. This applies to the base gig price, tips, and gig extras. There is no tiered system, no loyalty discount, and no volume exemption — the rate is 20% for everyone at all times.
The fee is deducted before your earnings are added to your balance. A $100 gig earns you $80. A $500 project earns you $400. Build this cost into your pricing from the start — many sellers multiply their target take-home by 1.25 to set the gig price: $100 target × 1.25 = $125 gig price → $125 × 0.80 = $100.00 earned.
Withdrawal Fees
In addition to the 20% service fee, Fiverr charges withdrawal fees: PayPal withdrawals cost 2% of the withdrawal amount (minimum $1), Payoneer charges a fixed fee, and direct bank transfers in the US are free for transactions over $1,000. Always factor withdrawal costs into your net earnings calculation.
How Fiverr Pro and Seller Levels Affect Earnings
Unlike some platforms, Fiverr does not lower its commission rate for higher-tier sellers. A Top Rated Seller pays the same 20% as a new seller. The benefits of higher seller levels are increased visibility, higher order limits, and access to Fiverr Pro — not reduced fees. Read the full Fiverr fees guide →
Worked Examples at Common Gig Prices
| Gig price | Fiverr fee (20%) | You earn |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $10.00 | $40.00 |
| $150 | $30.00 | $120.00 |
| $400 | $80.00 | $320.00 |
The 20% fee applies to the full order value, including extras and tips, so the percentage never changes as your prices go up. What changes is how much each hour of work is really worth.
Pricing Backwards from the Income You Want
If you need to earn $120 from a project, divide by 0.80: $120 ÷ 0.80 = $150 gig price. Then check the hours. If that project takes 6 hours, your real rate is $120 ÷ 6 = $20 per hour – before taxes, software and the time spent on messages and revisions. Compare that with your target hourly rate from the freelance rate calculator; if it is lower, raise the price or reduce what the package includes.
Remember that buyers also pay a separate service fee on top of your price, so a $150 gig costs the buyer more than $150. That matters when you compare your Fiverr price with what a client would pay you directly.
Common mistakes
- Setting prices from what you want to receive instead of what the buyer pays.
- Forgetting withdrawal costs, which depend on the payout method you use.
- Counting only production time and not revisions or communication. Our article on Fiverr net earnings per delivery covers this in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fiverr take from sellers?
Fiverr charges sellers a flat 20% service fee on every order, including the base price, tips, and gig extras. There is no tiered system — it's 20% for all sellers at all order values.
Does Fiverr charge buyers too?
Yes. Buyers pay a service fee of 5.5% (minimum $2.50) on top of the gig price. So a $100 gig costs the buyer $105.50 and earns the seller $80 — Fiverr keeps $25.50 in total.
When does Fiverr release funds to sellers?
Funds are released 14 days after order completion for most sellers, or 7 days for Top Rated Sellers. Once cleared, you can withdraw via PayPal, Payoneer, or direct bank transfer.
What is the minimum gig price on Fiverr?
The minimum gig price on standard Fiverr is $5. After Fiverr's 20% fee, you earn $4 on a $5 gig. Most experienced sellers set a minimum of $50-$100 to make the commission cost worthwhile.