eBay final value fee
In most categories eBay charges 13.6% of the total amount of the sale up to $7,500, 2.35% of any amount above $7,500, and a per-order fee of $0.40 ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less). The total includes the item price, the shipping the buyer pays, and sales tax.
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?
With free shipping and no sales tax, eBay takes $14.00 from a $100 sale in most categories and you receive $86.00. With 8% sales tax the total is $108, so the fee rises to $15.09.
| Sale | eBay fees | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | $863.60 |
eBay fees by category
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, 2.35% above $7,500 |
| Books, movies & music | 15.3% up to $7,500, 2.35% above $7,500 |
| Trading cards, comics & collectible card games | 13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above $7,500 |
| Coins & paper money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above $7,500 |
| Bullion | 13.6% if $7,500 or less; 7% if over $7,500 |
| Women's bags & handbags | 15% if $2,000 or less; 9% if over $2,000 |
| Jewelry (not watches) | 15% if $5,000 or less; 9% if over $5,000 |
| Watches, parts & accessories | 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% up to $7,500, 3% above $7,500 |
| Sneakers | 8% at $150 or more (no per-order fee), 13.6% below |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, 2.35% above $7,500 |
| Heavy equipment, food trucks, printing presses | 3% up to $15,000, 0.5% above $15,000 |
| NFTs | 5%, no per-order fee |
Trading cards, sports cards and Pokémon cards fall under the 13.25% rate. Sneakers listed at $150 or more pay 8% with no per-order fee.
Promoted Listings and other extra fees
A Promoted Listings general campaign adds the ad rate you choose when the sale comes from an ad. Sellers rated Below Standard pay an extra 6% of the total. US sellers who ship abroad without eBay International Shipping pay an international fee of 1.65%. Disputes you are responsible for cost $20.
How to calculate eBay profit
Enter what the item cost you, including the shipping label, in Your cost. Profit is the amount you receive after eBay fees minus that cost. To hit a target payout, switch to You want to receive and the calculator returns the listing price.
Rates checked October 2026. Sources: eBay Selling fees (US). Platforms change fees; confirm in your account before pricing.