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eBay fee calculator

Enter your sale and see exactly what eBay takes and what you keep, after the item's cost and the shipping label.

Some marketplaces charge their percentage on the tax too. Leave it at 0 if you do not know.

eBay seller fees in 2026

  • A final value fee of 13.6% of the total sale, including shipping and sales tax, in most categories. Above $7,500 the rate drops to 2.35%.
  • A per-order fee of $0.30 when the total is $10 or less, or $0.40 above $10.
  • Different rates in some categories: 15.3% for books, movies and music; 13.25% for collectibles and trading cards; 6.7% for guitars; and 8% with no per-order fee for athletic shoes at $150 or more.
  • An extra 1.65% when the buyer is outside the U.S.
  • No listing fee for your first 250 listings a month in most categories.
Worked examples (no sales tax)
Sale priceShipping the buyer paideBay feesPaid out to you
$10.00$6.00$2.58$13.42
$25.00$6.00$4.62$26.38
$50.00$10.00$8.56$51.44
$100.00$10.00$15.36$94.64
$250.00$10.00$35.76$224.24

Fee rules for U.S. sellers, checked 2026-09-23: eBay selling fees. Marketplaces change their fees; check their page before you rely on a number. Optional costs you choose, such as promoted listings, are not included.

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Questions and answers

How much does eBay take from a $50 sale?

On a $50 item with $10 shipping and no sales tax, eBay takes $8.56 (13.6% of $60, plus $0.40), and pays out $51.44.

Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?

Yes. The final value fee is a percentage of the total the buyer pays, including shipping and sales tax.

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