eBay fee calculator (2026)
US seller fees · Last checked October 16, 2026
See what eBay takes from a sale and what you keep. Standard US rates, including the fee on shipping and sales tax.
An estimate from the standard published rates. Your fees can differ with promotions, account status, ads and the marketplace’s own rounding. Check your sale details for the exact amount.
How eBay fees work
- Most categories: a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale up to $7,500, and 2.35% on any part above $7,500.
- The total includes the item price, the shipping the buyer pays and the sales tax, so eBay’s fee is charged on all three.
- Plus a per-order fee: $0.40, or $0.30 when the order total is $10 or less.
- Sneakers (men’s and women’s athletic shoes) at $150 or more: 8% and no per-order fee. Under $150 they’re charged like most categories.
- Women’s bags and handbags: 15% when the total is $2,000 or less, 9% above that.
- Listing is free for your first 250 listings a month; after that it’s $0.35 a listing in most categories. That isn’t counted above.
- eBay Store subscribers can get lower rates, sellers below eBay’s performance standard pay more, and promoted listings cost extra. The calculator uses the standard rates.
Last checked October 16, 2026. Source: eBay: Selling fees.
Questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
In most categories, 13.6% of the total the buyer pays (item, shipping and sales tax) plus $0.40 per order. A $50 item with $8 shipping and 7% sales tax totals $62.06, so the fees are $8.44 + $0.40 = $8.84.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is worked out on the total amount of the sale, which includes the shipping the buyer pays and the sales tax. The tax itself goes to the state, but the fee on it comes out of your payout.
Is it free to list on eBay?
Most sellers get 250 listings a month with no insertion fee. After that, a listing costs $0.35 in most categories, whether or not it sells. The final value fee is only charged when the item sells.
What are eBay’s fees on sneakers?
Athletic sneakers that sell for $150 or more are charged 8% with no per-order fee. Below $150, they’re charged the standard 13.6% plus the per-order fee.
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