This eBay fee calculator works out the final value fee, per-order fee and Promoted Listings cost for a sale on eBay.com, then shows your profit. Pick your category and whether you have an eBay Store; rates differ for both.
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Updates as you type. Fees are rounded to the nearest cent.
| Sold price | |
| Shipping the buyer pays | |
| Sales tax the buyer pays (eBay passes it to the state, not you) | |
| Final value fee | |
| Per-order fee | |
| Promoted Listings ad fee | |
| International fee | |
| Below Standard surcharge | |
| Insertion fee | |
| After eBay's fees | |
| Your shipping label | |
| What you paid for the item | |
| Profit |
eBay charges its fees on the sales tax too, even though the tax goes to the state. The fees on your eBay order page are the final word.
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eBay final value fees (US) in 2026
| Fee | No Store or Starter | Basic Store or higher |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 12.7% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Books, movies & music | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 15.3% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Trading cards & comic books | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 12.35% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Coins & paper money | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 9% up to $4,000, then 2.35% |
| Bullion | 13.6% if $7,500 or less, else 7% | 7.5% if $1,500 or less, 5% if $10,000 or less, else 4.5% |
| Women's bags & handbags | 15% if $2,000 or less, else 9% | 13% if $2,000 or less, else 7% |
| Jewelry | 15% if $5,000 or less, else 9% | 13% if $5,000 or less, else 7% |
| Watches, parts & accessories | 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% up to $7,500, then 3% | 12.5% up to $1,000, 4% up to $5,000, then 3% |
| Athletic shoes | 13.6% under $150, else 8% | 12.7% under $150, else 7% |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 6.7% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Phones, cameras & electronics | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 9.35% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| Computers, tablets & game consoles | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 7.35% up to $2,500, then 2.35% |
| eBay Motors parts & accessories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | 11.5% up to $1,000, then 2.35% |
| Heavy equipment & food trucks | 3% up to $15,000, then 0.5% | 2.5% up to $15,000, then 0.5% |
| Per-order fee | $0.30 up to $10.00, $0.40 above | $0.30 up to $10.00, $0.40 above |
| Fees are charged on | Item, shipping and sales tax | Item, shipping and sales tax |
| Promoted Listings (general) | Your ad rate, on the same total | Your ad rate, on the same total |
| Buyer outside the US | 1.65% more, unless eBay International Shipping | 1.65% more, unless eBay International Shipping |
| Below Standard sellers | 6% more | 6% more |
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How much does eBay take?
In most categories, sellers without a Store pay a final value fee of 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35%, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 on orders up to $10.00 or $0.40 above. The catch is what the percentage is charged on: the total amount of the sale, including shipping and the sales tax the buyer pays.
On a $100 item with $10 shipping and 7.5% sales tax, the total is $118.25. eBay takes $16.08 in final value fee plus $0.40 per order: $16.48, or 15% of the $110 you receive.
eBay fees by category
Most categories pay 13.6%, but rates run from 3% for heavy equipment to 15.3% for books, movies and music. Some categories use one rate for the whole sale, picked by its size: a handbag that sells for $2,000.01 pays 9% on all of it, not just the part above $2,000. The table under the calculator lists every category it covers, with and without a Store.
Is an eBay Store worth it?
A Basic Store costs $21.95 a month on an annual plan and lowers the final value fee in most categories. The saving depends on your category. Here’s roughly how much you’d need to sell each month (including shipping and tax) for the lower fees alone to cover the Basic Store:
| Category | No Store | Basic Store | Pays for itself at about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% | 12.7% | $2,440 a month |
| Trading cards & comic books | 13.25% | 12.35% | $2,440 a month |
| Coins & paper money | 13.25% | 9% | $520 a month |
| Phones, cameras & electronics | 13.6% | 9.35% | $520 a month |
| Computers, tablets & game consoles | 13.6% | 7.35% | $350 a month |
Store rates apply up to $2,500 per item ($4,000 for coins), with 2.35% on the part above; without a Store, the higher rate runs to $7,500. A Store also gives you more free listings each month. Switch between “No Store or Starter” and “Basic Store or higher” in the calculator to compare a sale both ways.
Promoted Listings, international buyers and other fees
- Promoted Listings (general): you pay your ad rate as a percentage of the same total, including shipping and tax, only if the item sells within 30 days of someone clicking your ad. At 5%, the ad adds $2.58 to a $40 sale with $8 shipping and 7.5% tax.
- International fee: 1.65% of the total when the buyer is outside the US, unless the item goes through eBay International Shipping.
- Below Standard: sellers with this rating pay an extra 6% of the total.
- Insertion fees: you get 250 free listings a month without a Store. After that, each listing costs $0.35, whether or not it sells.
What changed in eBay’s fees
Every eBay fee change we’ve recorded, newest first. This list updates on its own when fees change.
| Date | Platform | What changed | Before | After | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | Final value fee, most categories (Basic Store or higher) | 12.35% | 12.7% | Electronics and computer rates also rose by 0.35 points, to 9.35% and 7.35%. Source | |
| eBay | Final value fee, guitars & basses | 6.35% | 6.7% | With or without a Store. Source | |
| eBay | Final value fee, books, movies & music (no Store) | 14.95% | 15.3% | Store sellers' rate rose to 15.3% too. Source | |
| eBay | Final value fee, most categories (no Store) | 13.25% | 13.6% | Up to $7,500 per item. Athletic shoes under $150 and bullion up to $7,500 rose the same way. Source |
How the calculator works
- Total amount of the sale = sold price + shipping the buyer pays + sales tax. The calculator applies your tax rate to the item and shipping.
- Final value fee = your category’s rate on that total, using the Store or no-Store rates you pick.
- Per-order fee = $0.30 if the total is $10.00 or less, otherwise $0.40. Athletic shoes from $150.00 don’t pay it.
- Promoted Listings, international and Below Standard fees are percentages of the same total, added when you turn them on.
- Profit = sold price + shipping the buyer pays − eBay’s fees − your shipping label − what you paid for the item. The sales tax passes through eBay to the state, so it isn’t part of your earnings.
Each fee is rounded to the nearest cent. Rates come from eBay’s Selling fees and Store selling fees help pages.
eBay fee examples
These examples use the fees as of 22 October 2026, with 7.5% sales tax.
A $40 item with $8 shipping, most categories, no Store
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sold price + shipping | $48.00 |
| Final value fee (13.6% of $51.60, with tax) | −$7.02 |
| Per-order fee | −$0.40 |
| After eBay’s fees | $40.58 |
| Shipping label | −$8.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$15.00 |
| Profit | $17.58 |
The same sale with a Basic Store
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sold price + shipping | $48.00 |
| Final value fee (12.7% of $51.60) | −$6.55 |
| Per-order fee | −$0.40 |
| After eBay’s fees | $41.05 |
| Shipping label | −$8.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$15.00 |
| Profit | $18.05 |
The same sale, promoted at 5%
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sold price + shipping | $48.00 |
| Final value fee | −$7.02 |
| Per-order fee | −$0.40 |
| Promoted Listings (5% of $51.60) | −$2.58 |
| After eBay’s fees | $38.00 |
| Shipping label | −$8.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$15.00 |
| Profit | $15.00 |
$180 sneakers with free shipping, no Store
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $180.00 |
| Final value fee (8% of $193.50, with tax) | −$15.48 |
| Per-order fee (none on athletic shoes from $150) | $0.00 |
| After eBay’s fees | $164.52 |
| Shipping label | −$15.00 |
| What you paid for the sneakers | −$90.00 |
| Profit | $59.52 |
eBay fee questions
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, which includes the shipping the buyer pays and the sales tax. That’s why the calculator asks for the buyer’s tax rate. If you offer free shipping, there’s no shipping in the total, but you pay the label.
What is eBay’s per-order fee?
A fixed $0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less, and $0.40 on larger orders, charged once per order on top of the percentage. Athletic shoes that sell for $150.00 or more don’t pay it.
Is eBay’s fee lower with a Store?
For Basic Stores and above, yes, in most categories. A Starter Store pays the same final value fees as no Store. See “Is an eBay Store worth it?” above.
Do I pay the Promoted Listings fee if the item doesn’t sell?
Not for general (cost per sale) campaigns. You’re only charged when the promoted item sells within 30 days of a click on your ad.
Is this calculator from eBay?
No. SellerCounter is independent and isn’t affiliated with eBay. We check eBay’s fees against its help pages and update this page when they change. The fees on your eBay order page are always the final word.