eBay Fee Calculator

Estimate eBay’s final value fee, per-order fee, payout and profit, with the fee charged on item, shipping and sales tax the way eBay actually calculates it.

Fee rules as of Oct 2026 · checked October 4, 2026

Your sale

What the item sold for, after any coupon you funded.

What the buyer paid for shipping. Enter 0 if you offered free shipping.

The marketplace collects and remits it, but some platforms charge fees on it.

What you paid for the item (cost of goods).

What you pay for postage on this order.

eBay options

Rates for sellers without an eBay Store subscription.

Estimated profit on eBay

$22.40

Margin 49.8% · ROI 149.3% · Fees $8.10

Item price
$45.00
Buyer-paid shipping
$8.00
Sales taxCollected and remitted by the marketplace
$3.60
Final value fee13.6% of $56.60 — charged on item + shipping + tax
−$7.70
Per-order feeOrder total over $10.00
−$0.40
Total fees
−$8.10
Net payoutItem + shipping − fees
$44.90
Item cost
−$15.00
Your shipping cost
−$7.50
Profit
$22.40
Margin (profit ÷ item price)
49.8%

Fees equal 18.0% of the item price. Estimate only; confirm on the platform before you price.

How eBay seller fees work (as of Oct 2026)

For most US sellers without an eBay Store subscription, eBay charges two things when an item sells: a final value fee (a percentage) and a per-order fee (a fixed amount). There is no separate payment processing fee; it is built into the final value fee.

The fee is charged on the total amount of the sale

This is the part most sellers miss. eBay’s final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale: item price, plus shipping and handling, plus sales tax, plus any other fees the buyer pays. A $50 item with $8 shipping and $4.64 tax is charged on $62.64, not $50. The calculator always builds that total for you.

Rates by category

  • Most categories (including clothing, consumer electronics, toys and home): 13.6% on the first $7,500 of an item, plus 2.35% on anything above $7,500.
  • Trading cards, comics, and coins & paper money (not bullion): 13.25% up to $7,500, plus 2.35% above.
  • Athletic shoes (sneakers): 8% with no per-order fee when the sale is $150 or more; 13.6% plus the per-order fee below $150.
  • Books, movies & music: 15.3% up to $7,500, plus 2.35% above.
  • Jewelry & watches: 15% if the sale is $5,000 or less; 9% if it’s more.
  • Watches, parts & accessories: 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% from $1,000 to $7,500, and 3% above that.
  • Women’s bags & handbags: 15% up to $2,000; 9% above $2,000.
  • Guitars & basses: 6.7% up to $7,500, plus 2.35% above.
  • Bullion: 13.6% if the sale is $7,500 or less; 7% on the whole sale above that.

The per-order fee: $0.30 or $0.40

Every order also pays a fixed fee: $0.30 if the order total is $10.00 or less, and $0.40 if it is over $10.00. On cheap items this matters: an $8 sale pays $1.09 plus $0.30, or about 17% in fees.

What this calculator leaves out

  • eBay Store subscriber rates, which are different and generally lower.
  • Promoted Listings ad fees, which you choose.
  • Insertion fees after your 250 free listings a month ($0.35 each).
  • The 1.65% international fee, and currency conversion (3.25% from October 14, 2026).
  • Surcharges for Below Standard sellers or very high “item not as described” return rates.

Your profit also depends on what you actually pay for the label. Enter it in “Your shipping label cost” and compare it with the shipping you charged.

Fee information as of Oct 2026, from eBay’s official help pages. Estimates only; not tax advice. Flip Profit HQ is not affiliated with eBay.

Frequently asked questions

How much does eBay take from a sale in 2026?

In most categories eBay charges a final value fee of 13.6% on the first $7,500 of the total sale (item + shipping + sales tax) plus 2.35% above $7,500, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 for orders of $10 or less or $0.40 for orders over $10. Some categories have different rates.

Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?

Yes. eBay calculates the final value fee on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, shipping and handling, sales tax and any other buyer-paid fees.

What are eBay’s fees for sneakers?

Athletic shoes that sell for $150 or more are charged 8% with no per-order fee. Below $150, the standard 13.6% plus the per-order fee applies.

Does eBay have a separate payment processing fee?

No. Processing is built into the final value fee. The only fixed charge per sale is the $0.30 or $0.40 per-order fee.

Is this calculator accurate for eBay Store subscribers?

Not exactly. Store subscribers get different, generally lower final value fees. This calculator uses the standard rates for sellers without a Store, as of October 2026. Flip Profit HQ is not affiliated with eBay.