eBay fee calculator
13.6% final value fee plus $0.30–$0.40 per order. Enter a sale below to see the fee, your profit, and your real return.
Rates verified 2026-07
How eBay fees work
eBay charges on item price + shipping + tax. 13.6% final value fee plus $0.30–$0.40 per order.
- The percentage applies to the total the buyer pays — item, shipping, and sales tax — not just your item price. Your effective rate on the item alone is always higher than 13.6%.
- 13.6% is the common rate. Real rates run roughly 12.7%–15.3% depending on category; books, media, and some collectibles differ.
- Store subscribers pay lower percentages in most categories.
What eBay takes at different prices
| Sale price | Fees | You keep | Fee % |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | 16.6% |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | 15.2% |
| $60.00 | $8.56 | $51.44 | 14.3% |
| $150.00 | $20.80 | $129.20 | 13.9% |
The percentage is rarely flat across price points, which is why an item that feels profitable at one price can be a loss at another.
eBay fees vs other marketplaces
The same $40 item, listed on each platform, no shipping charged to the buyer:
| Platform | Fees on a $40 sale | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Depop | $1.77 | $38.23 |
| Mercari | $4.00 | $36.00 |
| Facebook Marketplace | $4.00 | $36.00 |
| eBay | $5.84 | $34.16 |
| Poshmark | $8.00 | $32.00 |
Common questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
13.6% final value fee plus $0.30–$0.40 per order. On a $40 sale with no shipping, that works out to $5.84 in fees, leaving you $34.16 before what you paid for the item.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
eBay calculates its fee on item price + shipping + tax. That means the amount you are charged on is larger than your item price alone.
Are there listing fees on eBay?
No. eBay does not charge to list an item — fees are taken only when something sells.
What is my actual profit after eBay fees?
Subtract the platform fee, what you paid for the item, and any shipping or packaging you covered yourself. The calculator above does this, and FlipTracker does it automatically across every sale so you can see the total rather than one item at a time.
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Start tracking freeSource: eBay help centre — https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices. Verified 2026-07.