Use this free TPT earnings calculator to compare Basic Seller and the new Exclusive Seller membership for your prices and sales. It uses TPT’s fees from its Help Center, updated October 2026.
TPT Earnings Calculator: Basic vs Exclusive Seller
Uses TPT’s Seller Fees and Payout Rates (updated October 27, 2026). Basic Seller: $29 one-time, 55% payout, 30¢ per resource. Exclusive Seller: $59.95/year, 77.5% payout (80% for a limited time, until January 1, 2027), 15¢ per resource only on orders under $3.
Yearly earnings subtract the $59.95 Exclusive fee each year. The $29 Basic fee is one-time, so it is shown separately in the tips. The transaction fee is estimated per resource; orders with several resources may differ. Exclusive Sellers must sell digital educational resources only on TPT.
TPT Seller Fees (2026)
| Basic Seller | Exclusive Seller | |
|---|---|---|
| Membership fee | $29 one-time | $59.95/year |
| Payout rate | 55% | 77.5% (80% for a limited time) |
| Transaction fee | 30¢ per resource | 15¢ per resource on orders under $3 |
| Exclusivity | No | Yes |
Premium Seller was retired on October 1, 2026. Learn how to sign up in our lesson on how to sell on Teachers Pay Teachers.
TPT Earnings Calculator FAQ
How much do I keep on a $5 TPT sale?
About $2.45 as a Basic Seller (55% minus 30 cents) and about $3.88 as an Exclusive Seller at 77.5%.
When is TPT Exclusive Seller worth it?
When TPT is your only platform for digital educational resources and the extra payout covers the $59.95 yearly fee, which is about 43 sales a year at $5.
Is TPT Premium Seller still available?
No. TPT retired Premium Seller for new sign-ups on October 1, 2026.