Redbubble Royalty Calculator
(Artist Markup, Tier Fees & Net Payout Calculator)
Calculate Redbubble artist royalties, base manufacturing prices, retail pricing markup percentages, site-wide sale discounts, and Redbubble Standard Account Tier fees.
Step 1 — Base Cost & Artist Markup
Manufacturing & blank cost
Default is 20%
Expected item sales/month
Step 2 — Redbubble Account Tier & Promotions
Redbubble site coupon (e.g. 20% off)
Design creation, licensing, or marketing ad spend per sale
Redbubble Royalty Payout Result
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Understanding Redbubble Artist Royalties & Account Tiers
Redbubble is a leading print-on-demand marketplace connecting millions of independent artists with buyers worldwide. Artists upload artwork, and Redbubble handles manufacturing, printing, customer billing, worldwide shipping, and customer support.
Redbubble calculates your retail product price using a simple formula:
In May 2023, Redbubble introduced a new account tier structure (Standard, Premium, and Pro) to offset platform operational costs. Standard account holders pay a flat monthly account tier fee deducted directly from monthly royalty payouts.
1. Base Price
The fixed cost set by Redbubble to cover raw blank items, printing, packaging, and fulfillment.
2. Artist Markup (%)
Your chosen profit margin percentage (default is 20%, but can be set anywhere from 0% to 300%+).
3. Standard Tier Fee Schedule
A monthly flat fee deducted from Standard tier accounts based on monthly earnings brackets.
4. Premium / Pro Account Exemption
High-quality, established artist accounts badge as Premium or Pro pay $0 in account tier fees.
How to Calculate Your Net Redbubble Payout
Follow these 3 simple steps:
- Select Product Category or Base Price: Choose a preset (T-Shirt, Sticker, Mug, Phone Case) or enter Redbubble's base item cost.
- Set Your Artist Markup %: Set your custom profit percentage (e.g. 20% for apparel, 50% for stickers).
- Select Account Tier & Sales Volume: Choose Standard vs Premium/Pro tier to view your exact monthly net bank deposit.
Step-by-Step Worked-Out Royalty Example
Let's walk through a real calculation for a Classic T-Shirt sale on Redbubble:
1. Per-Unit T-Shirt Calculation
- Base Manufacturing Price: $18.50
- Artist Markup Setting: 20%
- Artist Royalty Amount: $18.50 × 0.20 = $3.70
- Customer Retail Price: $18.50 + $3.70 = $22.20
2. Monthly Earnings & Standard Tier Fee Deduction
- Monthly Sales Volume: 25 T-Shirts
- Gross Monthly Royalties: 25 × $3.70 = $92.50
- Redbubble Standard Tier Fee ($90–$130 bracket): -$31.00
- Net Monthly Deposit to Bank: $92.50 - $31.00 = $61.50
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is a good artist markup percentage on Redbubble?
For general apparel and mugs, 20% to 25% is the standard industry benchmark. For small items like stickers, magnets, and phone cases, setting a 50% to 100% markup is common because the base price is low.
2. How do I avoid Redbubble Standard Tier fees?
Redbubble automatically evaluates artist accounts based on design quality, original branding, and sales history. Consistently uploading unique, high-resolution artwork and optimizing product tags can help your account qualify for Premium or Pro status, eliminating tier fees.
3. Does Redbubble charge listing or storage fees?
No! Uploading artwork and listing products on Redbubble is 100% free with zero upfront inventory or storage charges.
4. When are Redbubble royalty payments issued?
Payouts are issued monthly around the 15th for all shipped orders from the previous cycle, sent directly via PayPal or direct bank deposit.
Optimize Your Redbubble Store Pricing Today
Fine-tuning your product markups across different design categories helps maximize your total monthly print-on-demand revenue. Bookmark this calculator and re-calculate your royalties whenever updating store markups or launching new artwork collections.