Enter the total price you plan to list your Gig for to see what you'll actually receive.
2. Reverse Calculator: Set Your Required Price
Enter the exact amount you want to pocket. We'll tell you what price to set to cover the fees.
function calculateFiverrNet() {
var priceInput = document.getElementById('gigSellingPrice');
var resultBox = document.getElementById('netResult');
var grossPrice = parseFloat(priceInput.value);
if (isNaN(grossPrice) || grossPrice < 0) {
resultBox.style.display = "block";
resultBox.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid positive selling price.";
return;
}
// Fiverr seller fee is typically 20% of the total order value.
var commissionRate = 0.20;
var totalFee = grossPrice * commissionRate;
var netIncome = grossPrice – totalFee;
resultBox.innerHTML =
'If you sell a Gig for $' + grossPrice.toFixed(2) + ':' +
'Fiverr Seller Fee (20%): $' + totalFee.toFixed(2) + " +
'Your Net Take-Home: $' + netIncome.toFixed(2) + '';
resultBox.style.display = "block";
}
function calculateRequiredGross() {
var desiredInput = document.getElementById('desiredNetIncome');
var resultBox = document.getElementById('grossResult');
var desiredNet = parseFloat(desiredInput.value);
if (isNaN(desiredNet) || desiredNet <= 0) {
resultBox.style.display = "block";
resultBox.innerHTML = "Please enter a desired income greater than zero.";
return;
}
// To get Net, the formula is Gross * 0.8 = Net.
// Therefore, Required Gross = Desired Net / 0.8.
var keepRate = 0.80;
var requiredGross = desiredNet / keepRate;
var estimatedFee = requiredGross – desiredNet;
resultBox.innerHTML =
'To take home exactly $' + desiredNet.toFixed(2) + ':' +
'You must charge: $' + requiredGross.toFixed(2) + '' +
'(The estimated 20% fee will be $' + estimatedFee.toFixed(2) + ')';
resultBox.style.display = "block";
}
Understanding Fiverr Seller Fees and Pricing Effectively
For freelancers on Fiverr, understanding the platform's commission structure is crucial for running a profitable business. Many new sellers set their prices without accounting for the service fees, leading to lower-than-expected earnings. This guide explains how Fiverr calculates its fees and how to use the calculator above to price your Gigs correctly.
How the Fiverr Seller Fee Works
Fiverr charges sellers a flat service fee for using the platform. As of current standard policies, Fiverr takes 20% of the total order value from the seller on every transaction. This applies to the base Gig price, Gig extras, and custom offers.
This means for every dollar you earn in sales, you keep $0.80 before taxes or withdrawal fees. For example, if you complete a project for $50, Fiverr deducts a $10 fee, and your net income added to your balance is $40.
It is important to note that buyers are also charged a separate service fee at checkout, but that fee does not affect the seller's calculation of net income based on the listed Gig price.
Using Reverse Calculation to Hit Income Goals
The most common mistake sellers make is pricing based on what they want to earn, rather than what they need to charge to net that amount. If your target is to earn $100 for a specific task, you cannot price the Gig at $100.
To guarantee a specific take-home amount, you must use reverse calculation. Since you keep 80% of the sale price, you divide your desired net income by 0.80 to find the required listing price.
Goal: You want to pocket $100.
Calculation: $100 / 0.80 = $125.
Result: You must list the Gig for $125. Fiverr will take 20% ($25), leaving you with exactly $100.
Using the "Reverse Calculator" section of the tool above will help you ensure you are not underpricing your services and are covering the platform costs while meeting your financial goals.