Fiverr is simple to join and simple to sell on, but its fees work differently from most marketplaces: Fiverr takes a cut from the seller and charges the buyer a separate fee on top of the gig price. If you only look at your own side, you miss what the buyer actually pays, and that affects how competitive your price looks.
This guide explains both fees using Fiverr's Payment Terms of Service (checked November 9, 2026), works through real gig prices, and shows how to set a price that earns you the amount you need. The Fiverr fee calculator does the same arithmetic for any price.
The seller fee: 20% of every order
Fiverr's Payment Terms credit the seller with 80% of the purchase amount. In other words, Fiverr keeps a 20% commission on every order, and that includes tips. There is no listing fee and no monthly fee for a standard seller account; the commission is taken only when an order is completed.
Because the rate is flat, the maths is easy: a $50 gig earns you $40, a $100 gig earns you $80, and a $500 gig earns you $400.
The buyer fee: 5.5% plus a small-order fee
On top of your gig price, the buyer pays a service fee. Fiverr's Payment Terms describe it as 5.5% of the purchase amount, plus a small order fee of $3.50 on purchases under $200 (as of September 2025). None of this goes to you. It matters anyway, because the buyer compares the total at checkout, not your gig price.
Worked examples
| Gig price | You earn (80%) | Buyer pays | Fiverr's total share |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $40.00 | $56.25 | $16.25 (28.9% of what the buyer pays) |
| $100 | $80.00 | $109.00 | $29.00 (26.6%) |
| $125 | $100.00 | $135.38 | $35.38 (26.1%) |
| $200 | $160.00 | $211.00 | $51.00 (24.2%) |
Working for the $100 row: you are credited 80% of $100 = $80. The buyer pays $100 + 5.5% ($5.50) + the $3.50 small-order fee = $109. Fiverr keeps your $20 commission plus the buyer's $9, so $29 of the $109.
Notice the jump at $200: the small-order fee only applies under $200, so the buyer's total on a $200 gig is $211, not $214.50. If your gig sits just below $200, a small package upgrade can make the order cheaper per dollar for the buyer.
How to price a gig for the income you want
Most sellers start from the price and hope the income works out. It is easier the other way round. Decide what you need to earn per order, then divide by 0.8:
Gig price = amount you want to earn ÷ 0.80
- To earn $100, price the gig at $125.
- To earn $40, price it at $50.
- To earn $25 an hour on a 3-hour job, you need $75 in earnings, so a $93.75 gig (round to $95).
Add your hours under Advanced in the calculator to see what each order works out to per hour. A gig that looks fine per order can be poor per hour once revisions and messages are counted.
Costs the commission does not cover
- Withdrawals. Moving money from Fiverr to your bank or another account can carry a fee depending on the method. Check Fiverr's withdrawal options for your country.
- Currency conversion. If your bank account is not in US dollars, the conversion rate and any bank charges reduce what arrives.
- Your own tools. Software, stock assets and subscriptions are business costs. The break-even calculator shows how many orders a month cover them.
Tips to keep more of each order
- Use packages. Basic, Standard and Premium tiers raise the average order value, which spreads the small-order fee over more money for the buyer.
- Price extras properly. Gig extras earn 80% too; price them from what you want to earn.
- Compare the platform, not just the rate. Upwork's freelancer fee varies from 0% to 15% per contract; our Upwork fee calculator shows the take-home for any rate.
FAQ
How much does Fiverr take from sellers?
20% of each order, including tips. Fiverr's Payment Terms credit sellers with 80% of the purchase amount.
Does the buyer pay a fee on Fiverr?
Yes. Buyers pay a service fee of 5.5% of the purchase amount, plus a $3.50 small-order fee on purchases under $200. These go to Fiverr, not to the seller.
What should I charge on Fiverr to earn $100?
$125. Fiverr keeps 20% ($25), leaving you $100. The buyer will pay $135.38 including their fees.
Do Fiverr's fees change?
They can, and some order types such as hourly contracts or subscriptions follow different rules. Always check the current Payment Terms and your order page.
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Muhammad Shujah Uddin Qazi · Fees change; always check the platform's official fee page.