TikTok Shop ads profit calculator

Profit per order after fees, commission and ads.

Quick answer

Profit per order = price − cost − referral fee − commission − ad spend per order. Max CPA is what is left before ads.

Start from an example:

Product

$
$
Landed cost, packaging and shipping or FBT fees.

Fees and ads

%
Check your rate in Seller Center (6% or 8% for most US categories).
%
Set 0 for orders from your own ads with no affiliate.
$
Your CPA. Ad spend ÷ orders.

Fee basis simplified to the item price. Trade reports say most US categories moved from 6% to 8% on Aug 4, 2026; TikTok’s public table still shows 6%. Check Seller Center.

How TikTok Shop ad profit is calculated

  • Profit before ads

    price − cost − referral fee − commission

    This is your max CPA: the most an ad can cost per order before you lose money.

  • Profit per order

    profit before ads − ad spend per order

    Ad spend per order is your CPA from Ads Manager or GMV Max.

  • Break-even ROAS

    price ÷ profit before ads

    Set GMV Max ROI targets above this number.

Frequently asked questions

What fees does TikTok Shop charge?

A referral fee per sale, 6% in TikTok’s public US table and 8% for most categories after Aug 4, 2026 per trade reports. There is no monthly fee.

What creator commission should I set?

Most sellers set 5–20%. FastMoss medians: Beauty 15%, Health 20%, Womenswear 10%.

Do I pay commission on ad orders?

Only when a creator’s affiliate content or Spark Ad drove the sale. Orders from your own ads usually carry no commission.