eBay Fee Calculator
On a $50 sale with no shipping or sales tax, eBay takes $7.20 in fees (14.4%) and you keep $42.80 before your item and shipping costs. Enter your sale price, shipping and costs to see eBay's final value fee, the per-order fee, optional Promoted Listings cost, and what you actually keep.
✓ Fees checked against eBay's official pages on
| Sale price + shipping charged | $53.00 |
| − Final value fee | $7.78 |
| − Per-order fee | $0.40 |
| − Item cost | $10.00 |
| − Your shipping cost | $7.50 |
| − Other costs | $0.00 |
| Profit | $27.32 |
Estimate only. Fees can vary by account status, promotions and category. Check your platform's sale details for the final amount.
eBay fees in 2026
- Final value fee for most categories: 13.6% of the total sale amount up to $7,500, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500.
- The total sale amount includes the item price, shipping, handling, and sales tax the buyer paid.
- Per-order fee: $0.30 if the order total is $10 or less, $0.40 if it's over $10.
- Exceptions: Books/Movies/Music 15.3%, Trading Cards 13.25%, Guitars & Basses 6.7%, Jewelry 15% (9% over $5,000), Women's Bags 15% (9% over $2,000), Watches 15% up to $1,000 then 6.5% then 3%, Sneakers over $150 8% with no per-order fee.
- These are the rates for sellers without an eBay Store. Store subscribers get lower rates in many categories, and below-standard seller performance can add fees.
Platforms change fees often. If something looks off, the official page above wins.
How much eBay takes at common sale prices
| Sale price | eBay fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | 16.6% |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | 15.2% |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | 14.4% |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | 14.0% |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 | 13.8% |
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, default settings (standard rates, no ads or boosts). Calculated with this page's fee logic; rates checked .
FAQ
How much does eBay take from a sale in 2026?
For most categories eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale amount (item + shipping + sales tax) up to $7,500, plus 2.35% above that, plus a $0.40 per-order fee ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less).
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 shipping and the sales tax the buyer paid. That's why this calculator asks for the buyer's tax rate.
Is it free to list on eBay?
Most sellers get 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month. After that, insertion fees apply (generally $0.35 per listing in most categories).
Are sneakers cheaper to sell on eBay?
Yes. Sneakers that sell for over $150 have an 8% final value fee and no per-order fee.