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How eBay fees are calculated
eBay's final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, shipping, handling and sales tax, plus a per-order fee.[1] That is why the same item costs more in fees when the buyer lives in a higher-tax state.
| Fee | Amount | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Final value fee (most categories) | 13.6% up to $7,500, 2.35% above | Item + shipping + tax |
| Per-order fee | $0.30 (order $10 or less), $0.40 (over $10) | Each order |
| Insertion fee | 250 free listings a month, then $0.35 | Each listing |
| International fee | 1.65% | Total sale, buyer outside the U.S. |
| Promoted Listings (general) | 2% to 100%, you choose | Total sale, if it sells after an ad click |
| Below Standard surcharge | +6% | Total sale |
In this example, the 7% sales tax adds $0.50 to the fees compared with a tax-free sale. eBay collects and remits the tax itself, so it never reaches your payout. The full category list, Store rates and fee history are on the eBay fees 2026 page.
eBay final value fees by category
Most categories pay 13.6%; books, movies and music pay more, and several collectible and luxury categories have their own rates or thresholds.
| Category | Final value fee (no Store) |
|---|---|
| Most categories (clothing, home, toys, electronics, parts) | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Books, magazines, movies and TV, music (not vinyl) | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Trading cards, comics, collectible card games | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Coins and paper money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Bullion | 13.6% if the total is $7,500 or less, otherwise 7% of all of it |
| Athletic shoes | 13.6% if the total is $149.99 or less, otherwise 8% of all of it |
| Women's bags and handbags | 15% if the total is $2,000 or less, otherwise 9% of all of it |
| Jewelry (not watches) | 15% if the total is $5,000 or less, otherwise 9% of all of it |
Athletic shoes sold for $150 or more pay 8% with no per-order fee. A Basic or higher eBay Store lowers most rates, to 12.7% in the default group, with lower thresholds.[2]
eBay fees on common sale prices
eBay takes about 14% of a $100 sale in most categories and more on cheap items, because the fixed per-order fee is spread over a smaller price: a $5 sale loses 19.6% while a $500 sale loses 13.7%.[1][2]
| Total sale | Fee, no Store | % of sale | Fee, Basic Store or higher | % of sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $0.98 | 19.6% | $0.94 | 18.8% |
| $10.00 | $1.66 | 16.6% | $1.57 | 15.7% |
| $10.01 | $1.76 | 17.6% | $1.67 | 16.7% |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | 15.2% | $3.58 | 14.3% |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | 14.4% | $6.75 | 13.5% |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | 14.0% | $13.10 | 13.1% |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | 13.8% | $32.15 | 12.9% |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | 13.7% | $63.90 | 12.8% |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | 13.6% | $127.40 | 12.7% |
Note the jump from $10.00 to $10.01: the per-order fee rises from $0.30 to $0.40 once the order total passes $10. Shipping and sales tax count toward that total, so the effective rate on a real order is usually a little higher than the table.
Lowest price that does not lose money
The break-even price on eBay is the price where fees, item cost and postage use up the whole payout; anything lower loses money. The table works it out with free shipping (postage paid by you) in most categories, and the price needed to clear $10 of profit.
| Item cost | Your postage | Break-even price | Price for $10 profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 | $4.50 | $7.88 | $19.56 |
| $5.00 | $4.50 | $11.47 | $23.03 |
| $10.00 | $6.00 | $18.99 | $30.55 |
| $20.00 | $8.00 | $32.88 | $44.44 |
| $50.00 | $12.00 | $72.23 | $83.80 |
Low-cost items are where eBay fees bite hardest: a $2 item with $4.50 postage needs a $7.88 price just to break even. Bundling several small items into one listing spreads the per-order fee and the postage. Sales tax charged to the buyer raises the fee a little more; the calculator above includes it.
Top Rated Plus and promoted listings
A Top Rated Plus listing takes 10% off the percentage part of the final value fee, not off the per-order fee; it needs a Top Rated seller, same- or one-day handling and 30-day free returns.[3] Promoted Listings are the opposite: the ad rate you choose is charged on the total sale when a buyer who clicked the ad buys within 30 days.[4]
| Promotion | Fees | Payout | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not promoted | $8.11 | $44.89 | $21.89 |
| 2% ad rate | $9.24 | $43.76 | $20.76 |
| 5% ad rate | $10.95 | $42.05 | $19.05 |
| 10% ad rate | $13.78 | $39.22 | $16.22 |
eBay profit calculator: what to charge
Switch to What to charge and choose Profit after costs to find the item price that earns a set profit after fees, your item cost and postage. The calculator applies the same tiers, thresholds and per-order fee, so the answer is exact to the cent. For a margin target instead of a dollar target, use the selling price calculator; to compare eBay with other places to sell, see the marketplace fee comparison, the Mercari fee calculator or the Etsy fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
In most categories, 13.6% of the total sale (item, shipping and sales tax) plus $0.40 per order over $10, or $0.30 for orders of $10 or less. Ads, international buyers and some categories change the total.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes shipping, handling and sales tax.
What are eBay fees for trading cards?
Sports and non-sport trading cards, comics and collectible card games pay 13.25% of the total sale up to $7,500 and 2.35% above, plus the per-order fee, for sellers without a Basic or higher Store.
Does Top Rated Plus reduce the per-order fee?
No. The 10% discount applies to the percentage-based final value fee only.
Is there a separate payment processing fee on eBay?
No. Payment processing is included in the final value fee and per-order fee.