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Calculate exact Substack fees (10.0% + $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

10.0% + $0.30

Creator Economy

⚡ Lowest-Fee Options for $1,000:
Substack Net Payout:
$0.00
You keep — Fees —
Processing Fee: -$0.00
Invoice this to receive exact amount:
$0.00
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Substack Fee Schedule Table ($10 to $10,000)

Verified 2026 rate, USD
Invoice Amount Substack Fee You Receive (Net) Ask For (Zero Fee Loss)
$10 -$1.30 $8.70 $11.44
$25 -$2.80 $22.20 $28.11
$50 -$5.30 $44.70 $55.89
$100 -$10.30 $89.70 $111.44
$250 -$25.30 $224.70 $278.11
$500 -$50.30 $449.70 $555.89
$1000 -$100.30 $899.70 $1111.44
$2500 -$250.30 $2249.70 $2778.11
$5000 -$500.30 $4499.70 $5555.89
$10000 -$1000.30 $8999.70 $11111.44

How Substack Fees Work in 2026

Substack operates in the Creator Economy sector with a standard transaction rate of 10.0% plus a fixed fee of $0.30 per transaction. For example, on a $100.00 payment, Substack deducts $10.30, leaving you with a net payout of $89.70. On a $1,000.00 transaction, your net payout is $899.70 after the $100.30 processing fee. If you accept international payments or currency conversions, an additional 1.5% cross-border fee may apply.

The formula (Verified 2026)

Fee
amount × 10.0% + $0.30
International add-on
+1.5% of the amount
Invoice to receive an exact net
(amount + $0.30) ÷ (1 − 10.0%)
Official Rate Reference
Substack Official Fee Schedule 2026 ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Substack charge per transaction in 2026?

The standard Substack processing fee is 10.0% + $0.30 per domestic transaction. International or currency conversion transactions add roughly 1.5%.

How much is the Substack fee on $1,000?

For a $1,000 USD payment, Substack charges $100.30 in standard fees, meaning you receive $899.70 net in your account.

How do I pass Substack fees to my client?

To receive the exact net amount after Substack deducts its 10.0% + $0.30 fee, use the Reverse Invoice formula: (Desired Amount + $0.30) / (1 - 0.1000).

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