ThredUp Payout Calculator
Estimate your potential earnings by entering the price your item sells for on ThredUp. The calculation is based on ThredUp’s sliding payout scale and standard fees.
Enter the price a buyer pays for your item, before any fees.
This fee is deducted from your total earnings once an item sells.
Your Estimated Net Payout
Payout Percentage Tier
Base Payout (before fee)
Payout vs. Commission Split
A visual breakdown of your share versus ThredUp’s commission.
What is a ThredUp Payout Calculator?
A ThredUp Payout Calculator is a specialized tool designed to help sellers estimate their potential earnings from consigning clothes with ThredUp, one of the world’s largest online thrift stores. Unlike a simple percentage calculator, this tool accounts for ThredUp’s specific, multi-tiered payout structure. Your payout is not a flat rate; it’s a percentage that increases as the final selling price of your item goes up. This calculator helps you understand what you might actually pocket after ThredUp takes its commission and fees.
Anyone planning to send a Clean Out Kit to ThredUp should use this calculator to set realistic expectations. It demystifies the earnings process, showing why an item selling for $100 yields a much higher percentage return than one selling for $15.
ThredUp Payout Formula and Explanation
The core of the ThredUp payout calculation is a sliding scale. The higher the listing price of an item, the higher the percentage you keep. After calculating the initial payout based on this scale, a per-bag service fee is deducted from your total earnings.
The formula is: Net Payout = (Item Selling Price × Payout Percentage) – Service Fee
The payout percentage is determined by the price tier the item falls into. This calculator uses the most recent publicly available data to determine the correct percentage for your item’s selling price.
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Selling Price | The final price a buyer pays for your item on ThredUp. | USD ($) | $5.00 – $500.00+ |
| Payout Percentage | The percentage of the selling price you earn, based on a sliding scale. | Percent (%) | 3% – 80% |
| Service Fee | A flat fee charged per Clean Out Kit processed, deducted from earnings. | USD ($) | $14.99 (Standard) or $35.00 (Premium) |
| Net Payout | The final amount you receive after all commissions and fees. | USD ($) | Varies |
Practical Examples
Example 1: A Mid-Range Item
- Input (Item Selling Price): $45.00
- Input (Service Fee): $14.99 (Standard)
- Calculation: The $45 price falls into the 15%-30% payout tier. Let’s say the precise rate is 28%. The base payout is $45.00 * 0.28 = $12.60. After the fee, the net payout is lower. (Note: The calculator above provides the precise, current payout logic).
- Result (Estimated Payout): ~$12.60 (before fee deduction)
Example 2: A Higher-Value Item
- Input (Item Selling Price): $150.00
- Input (Service Fee): $14.99 (Standard)
- Calculation: A $150 item falls into the 60%-80% tier. The payout rate is significantly higher, for example, 70%. The base payout is $150.00 * 0.70 = $105.00.
- Result (Estimated Payout): ~$105.00 (before fee deduction)
How to Use This ThredUp Payout Calculator
- Enter the Final Selling Price: In the first input field, type the price you anticipate your item will sell for. This is the most crucial factor in your payout.
- Select Your Kit Type: Choose between the ‘Standard Kit’ or ‘Premium Kit’ from the dropdown menu. This determines which service fee will be applied to your earnings.
- Review Your Results: The calculator will instantly update. The large number is your estimated final take-home pay for that single item, assuming the service fee is applied to it. The intermediate values show the payout percentage used and your earnings before the fee.
- Analyze the Chart: The bar chart provides a simple visual of how much you keep versus how much ThredUp takes as its commission for that specific sale price.
Key Factors That Affect ThredUp Payout
- Brand and Original Price: High-end, in-demand brands are priced higher and thus earn you a better payout percentage.
- Item Condition: Only items in excellent, like-new condition are accepted. Flaws will cause an item to be rejected, earning you nothing.
- Current Trends and Seasonality: In-season items and trendy styles are more likely to sell quickly and for a higher price.
- Promotions and Discounts: If your item is sold using a promo code, your payout is based on the discounted final price, not the original listing price.
- Listing Window: Items have a limited time to sell (e.g., 30-90 days). If they don’t sell, you earn nothing unless you pay a $5.99 fee to “reclaim” the item.
- Service Fee: A mandatory service fee of $14.99 or more is deducted from your total earnings from a bag, which can significantly impact your net profit, especially from low-value items.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How is the payout percentage determined?
- It’s based on a sliding scale. Items with a lower selling price (e.g., under $20) receive a small percentage (3-15%), while items selling for over $200 receive the highest percentage (80%).
- Is the payout from the entire bag or per item?
- The payout is calculated per item sold. However, the service fee is applied once to the total earnings from an entire Clean Out Kit. This calculator simplifies this by applying the fee to a single item for estimation purposes.
- How accurate is this thredup payout calculator?
- This calculator uses the latest public payout and fee structure from ThredUp for estimations. However, final earnings can be affected by promotional discounts applied at checkout. Your final payout is always calculated from the actual sale price.
- What if I earn less than the service fee?
- ThredUp states that if your total earnings from a bag are less than the service fee, you will not be charged the difference.
- When do I actually get paid?
- After an item sells, there is a 14-day return window for the buyer. Your earnings become available in your account 24-48 hours after this 15-day period has passed.
- What happens if my items are not accepted?
- For standard kits, unaccepted items are typically recycled. With a premium kit, you have the option to pay extra to have them returned to you.
- Can I change the price of my item?
- Yes, ThredUp allows you to adjust the listing price on your items within a certain range after they are listed.
- Are there fees to cash out my earnings?
- Yes. While converting to ThredUp credit is free, cashing out to a bank account via Stripe or to PayPal incurs small transaction fees (e.g., 1.5% + $0.25 for Stripe).