Fiverr's 20% Fee: How to Price Gigs That Still Pay
Fiverr keeps 20% of every order including tips and extras. Learn the real math and how to set gig prices so you actually earn what you need.
Direct answer
Fiverr keeps 20% of every order — including the base price, any gig extras, and tips. If a buyer pays $100, you receive $80. That 20% never changes with volume, so you have to price around it from the start.
The problem
Sellers on Fiverr often set a price based on what they want to earn, then watch a fifth of it disappear. Because the fee also hits tips and extras, even a generous buyer tip gets clipped.
Why it happens
Fiverr takes a flat 20% because it owns the discovery, the payment handling, and the buyer trust. Unlike some platforms that lower fees as you grow, Fiverr's cut stays fixed. The only lever you control is your price.
The solution
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Know the full 20% reach
The fee applies to the gig price, to any extras the buyer adds, and to tips. A $50 gig with a $20 extra and a $10 tip totals $80 paid by the buyer; you receive $64. Nothing escapes the 20%.
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Back into your take-home
Decide your target, then divide by 0.8. To keep $40, list at $50. To keep $100, list at $125. The math is simple but easy to skip when you're excited about a sale.
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Use package tiers to lift the average order
Fiverr lets you offer Basic, Standard, and Premium packages. A $25 basic, $60 standard, and $120 premium gives buyers room to choose up. Higher packages mean more take-home per order without more marketing.
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Encourage repeat buyers, not one-offs
Fiverr rewards sellers with strong repeat-business signals. A buyer who returns five times is worth far more than five one-time buyers, and you keep the same 80% each time. Deliver fast and ask for the review.
Summary
- •Fiverr takes a flat 20% on price, extras, and tips.
- •Divide your target by 0.8 to set the listing price.
- •Package tiers lift your average order value.
- •Repeat buyers are the most profitable path on Fiverr.