How eBay's selling fees work
eBay's selling fees page for eBay.com lists two fees on every sale for sellers without a Store subscription:
- Final value fee. A percentage of the total amount of the sale. eBay says this total "includes the item price, any handling charges, any shipping costs collected from the buyer, sales tax, and any other applicable fees". So the fee is charged on shipping and on sales tax too.
- Per-order fee. $0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less, and $0.40 on orders over $10.00.
Listing itself is usually free: the first 250 listings each month have no insertion fee, then it is $0.35 per listing in most categories.
Final value fee by category
Rates for sellers without a Store, as listed on eBay's page on 10 November 2026. The percentage is worked out per item.
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% on the part above |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Trading cards, comics, coins & paper money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Jewelry (not watches) | 15% if the sale is $5,000 or less; 9% if it is over $5,000 |
| Watches, parts & accessories | 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% from $1,000 to $7,500, 3% above |
| Women's bags & handbags | 15% if the sale is $2,000 or less; 9% if it is over $2,000 |
| Athletic shoes | 8% and no per-order fee if the sale is $150 or more; 13.6% under $150 |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
Some categories are not in the calculator (bullion, NFTs, heavy equipment, vehicles). For those, type the rate from eBay's page under Advanced.
eBay fees = final value fee % × total + per-order fee [+ 1.65% international]
Profit = item price + shipping − eBay fees − item cost − postage
Example: a $50 item with $5 shipping
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Order total ($50 + $5) | $55.00 |
| Final value fee (13.6% of $55) | $7.48 |
| Per-order fee | $0.40 |
| Total eBay fees | $7.88 (14.3% of the order) |
| Minus item $15 and postage $5 | −$20.00 |
| Profit | $27.12 (49.3% margin) |
If the buyer also pays 8% sales tax, the total amount of the sale is $59.40 and the fees rise to $8.48, although the tax itself never reaches you. If the buyer is abroad and you do not use eBay International Shipping, the 1.65% international fee adds another $0.91.
eBay fees at common prices
Most categories, free shipping, no sales tax:
| Item price | eBay fees | You receive | Fees as % |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.98 | $4.02 | 19.6% |
| $10 | $1.66 | $8.34 | 16.6% |
| $25 | $3.80 | $21.20 | 15.2% |
| $50 | $7.20 | $42.80 | 14.4% |
| $100 | $14.00 | $86.00 | 14% |
| $500 | $68.40 | $431.60 | 13.7% |
Tips
- Remember the tax. In states with sales tax, eBay's fee is charged on the tax as well. Add the buyer's rate under Advanced to see the real fee.
- Count your real postage. The fee is charged on the shipping you charge, and the label still costs you money.
- Compare platforms. The marketplace fee comparison shows the same order on Etsy, eBay and TikTok Shop, and the Etsy fee calculator shows Etsy's fees line by line.
eBay changes its fees from time to time, and rates differ for Store subscribers and for some categories. Check eBay's selling fees page for your category before relying on a number.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?
In most categories, with free shipping and no sales tax, $14.00: a 13.6% final value fee ($13.60) plus the $0.40 per-order fee. You receive $86.00. These are the rates for sellers without a Store, checked on 10 November 2026.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is charged on the total amount of the sale, which eBay says includes the item price, handling, shipping collected from the buyer and sales tax.
Does eBay charge fees on sales tax?
Yes. eBay collects the tax and pays it to the state, but the final value fee is worked out on the total including the tax. Add the buyer's tax rate under Advanced to include it.
What is eBay's per-order fee?
$0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 for orders over $10.00. Athletic shoes sold for $150 or more do not pay it.
Is there a fee for international sales?
Yes, 1.65% of the total amount of the sale when the buyer's address or the item is outside the US and you are not using eBay International Shipping.
Are fees lower with an eBay Store?
Store subscribers have their own fee table with lower rates in many categories. This calculator uses the no-Store rates; type your Store rate under Advanced.
Sources
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Muhammad Shujah Uddin Qazi · How we check rates · Fee changes tracker