Merch by Amazon Royalty Calculator
Calculate your royalty earnings from Merch by Amazon T-shirts and other print-on-demand products based on list price and product type.
How Merch by Amazon Royalties Work
Merch by Amazon is a print-on-demand service. You upload a design, set a price, and Amazon prints, ships, and handles customer service. Your royalty is: List Price − Amazon Production Cost − Amazon Referral Fee
Amazon Referral Fee Amazon charges approximately 15% of the list price as a referral fee.
Production Costs (approximate 2024)
- Standard T-Shirt: $6.20
- Premium T-Shirt: $10.50
- Hoodie: $18.00
- PopSocket: $3.95
Royalty Formula Royalty = List Price − Production Cost − (List Price × 0.15) = List Price × 0.85 − Production Cost
Example Standard T-Shirt at $19.99: Royalty = $19.99 × 0.85 − $6.20 = $16.99 − $6.20 = $10.79/sale
Pricing Strategy Higher prices increase your royalty per unit, but may reduce conversion rates. A $19.99 shirt is the most commonly purchased price point for standard tees.