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eBay Fee Calculator

See exactly what eBay keeps: final value fee by category, the per-order fee, store discounts, promoted listings and international fees, then your real profit after shipping and what you paid.

Your sale

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Some fees are charged on tax too.

Basic and up lower the fee in most categories.

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General (cost per sale) campaigns. Charged on the total sale when an ad click leads to a sale.

eBay fees

$6.93

14.4% of the sale

Your profit

$26.07

Margin 54.3% · ROI 325.9%

Sale (item + shipping you collect)
$48.00
Final value fee13.6% of $48.00 total sale
-$6.53
Per-order feeOrders over $10
-$0.40
Net payout
$41.07
Shipping label
-$7.00
Item cost
-$8.00
Profit
$26.07

Work backwards

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List it at
$32.97
Max buy at $40.00
$14.07
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How eBay fees work in 2026

eBay charges one main fee when your item sells: the final value fee. It’s a percentage of the total the buyer pays (item, shipping and sales tax), plus a small fixed per-order fee. Listing is free for your first 250 listings a month. The percentage depends on the category and whether you have an eBay Store.

  • Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500, then 2.35% on the rest. With a Basic store or higher: 12.7% up to $2,500, then 2.35%.
  • Per-order fee: $0.30 if the order total is $10 or less, $0.40 above $10.
  • Exceptions: books, movies & music 15.3%; trading cards 13.25%; handbags 15% (9% over $2,000); jewelry & watches 15% (9% over $5,000); guitars 6.7%; sneakers $150+ are 8% with no per-order fee.
  • Optional extras: Promoted Listings (your ad rate on the total sale), 1.65% international fee, 10% off the final value fee for Top Rated Plus listings, and a 6% surcharge for Below Standard sellers.

Worked example

You sell a pair of jeans for $40, charge $8 shipping, pay $7 for the label and bought them for $5. No store, no promotion, no sales tax in the buyer’s state.

Sale (item + shipping you collect)
$48.00
Final value fee13.6% of $48.00 total sale
-$6.53
Per-order feeOrders over $10
-$0.40
Net payout
$41.07
Shipping label
-$7.00
Item cost
-$5.00
Profit
$29.07

eBay keeps $6.93 (14.4% of the sale), and you walk away with $29.07 profit.

How to pay less in eBay fees

  • Qualify for Top Rated Plus (1-day handling, 30-day free returns) for 10% off the final value fee.
  • Open a Basic store once you sell more than about $2,500 a month.
  • Keep promoted ad rates low on items that sell anyway; the ad fee is charged on shipping and tax too.
  • Sell sneakers of $150 or more on eBay: 8% with no per-order fee is one of the lowest rates anywhere.

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eBay fees FAQ

How much does eBay take from a sale in 2026?+

For most categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total sale (item price + shipping + sales tax) plus a $0.40 per-order fee ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less). On a $40 item with $8 shipping and no tax, that is $6.93, about 14.4% of what the buyer paid. With a Basic store or higher the rate drops to 12.7% in most categories.

Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?+

Yes. eBay’s final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, any shipping and handling the buyer pays, and the sales tax eBay collects. That is why charging more for shipping does not dodge fees on eBay.

What is the eBay per-order fee?+

A flat $0.30 on orders of $10 or less and $0.40 on orders over $10, charged on top of the percentage fee. Athletic shoes that sell for $150 or more are exempt from it.

Is an eBay Store worth it for the lower fees?+

A Basic store ($21.95/month on a yearly plan) drops most categories from 13.6% to 12.7%, saving about $0.90 per $100 sold, plus more free listings. Most sellers break even on the fee discount alone at around $2,500 a month in sales; the free listings often matter more. See our "Should I get an eBay Store?" calculator.

How do Promoted Listings fees work?+

With a general (cost per sale) campaign you choose an ad rate, for example 5%. If a buyer clicks your ad and buys within 30 days, eBay charges that percentage of the total sale, including shipping and tax, on top of the final value fee.

What is the eBay international fee?+

eBay adds 1.65% of the total sale when the buyer’s registered address is outside the US, even if you ship to a US address. It is not charged on items sent through eBay International Shipping.

Sources

Last verified September 2026 against eBay's own pages. Marketplaces change fees often, so check the source before a big decision.

  • US sellers on ebay.com. Fees are charged on the total amount of the sale (item + shipping + sales tax).
  • Heavy equipment, NFTs, eBay Motors parts and a few other niche categories have their own rates and are not modelled.
  • Charity (eBay for Charity) donations are not included.
  • Below Standard: eBay adds 6% on top of the final value fee rate; modelled as 6% of the total sale.
  • Top Rated Plus: 10% off the percentage part of the final value fee (not the per-order fee).
  • Store subscription costs ($4.95–$2,999.95/month) are not included in per-sale profit.

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