Patreon Fee Calculator
Calculate exact Patreon fees (8.0% + $0.30). See your net payout on any amount and how much to invoice to avoid losing money to processing costs.
Verified 2026 standard rate
8.0% + $0.30
Creator Economy
Patreon Net Payout:
$0.00
You keep —
Fees —
Processing Fee:
-$0.00
Invoice this to receive exact amount:
$0.00
Patreon Fee Schedule Table ($10 to $10,000)
| Invoice Amount | Patreon Fee | You Receive (Net) | Ask For (Zero Fee Loss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | -$1.10 | $8.90 | $11.20 |
| $25 | -$2.30 | $22.70 | $27.50 |
| $50 | -$4.30 | $45.70 | $54.67 |
| $100 | -$8.30 | $91.70 | $109.02 |
| $250 | -$20.30 | $229.70 | $272.07 |
| $500 | -$40.30 | $459.70 | $543.80 |
| $1000 | -$80.30 | $919.70 | $1087.28 |
| $2500 | -$200.30 | $2299.70 | $2717.72 |
| $5000 | -$400.30 | $4599.70 | $5435.11 |
| $10000 | -$800.30 | $9199.70 | $10869.89 |
How Patreon Fees Work in 2026
Patreon operates in the Creator Economy sector with a standard transaction rate of 8.0% plus a fixed fee of $0.30 per transaction. For example, on a $100.00 payment, Patreon deducts $8.30, leaving you with a net payout of $91.70. On a $1,000.00 transaction, your net payout is $919.70 after the $80.30 processing fee. If you accept international payments or currency conversions, an additional 1.0% cross-border fee may apply.
The formula (Verified 2026)
- Fee
- amount × 8.0% + $0.30
- International add-on
- +1.0% of the amount
- Invoice to receive an exact net
- (amount + $0.30) ÷ (1 − 8.0%)
- Official Rate Reference
- Patreon Official Fee Schedule 2026 ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Patreon charge per transaction in 2026?
The standard Patreon processing fee is 8.0% + $0.30 per domestic transaction. International or currency conversion transactions add roughly 1.0%.
How much is the Patreon fee on $1,000?
For a $1,000 USD payment, Patreon charges $80.30 in standard fees, meaning you receive $919.70 net in your account.
How do I pass Patreon fees to my client?
To receive the exact net amount after Patreon deducts its 8.0% + $0.30 fee, use the Reverse Invoice formula: (Desired Amount + $0.30) / (1 - 0.0800).
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