eBay fee calculator 2026
Enter your sale price, shipping and costs to see the final value fee, per-order fee, payout and profit. Pick a category for sneakers, handbags, jewelry, watches, trading cards, books and guitars.
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How eBay fees work in 2026
- The final value fee is charged on the total sale: item price, shipping charged, and sales tax.
- eBay charges no separate payment processing fee.
- The first 250 listings each month have no insertion fee, then $0.35 per listing (not included here).
- Accounts rated Below Standard pay an additional 6% on final value fees (7% after four months). Not included here.
Example
A $40 item with $8 shipping charged, a $10 item cost, $8 actual postage and 7% sales tax: eBay fees come to $7.38, your payout is $40.62 and your profit is $22.62.
Category rates worth knowing
Sneakers in Athletic Shoes pay 8% and no per-order fee once the total sale reaches $150, and 13.6% below that. A pair that sells for $149 pays $20.66 in fees, and the same pair at $150 pays $12.00. Books, movies and music pay 15.3%, and trading cards, comics and coins pay 13.25%.
Questions
How much does eBay take per sale in 2026?
In most categories, 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500 plus a $0.40 per-order fee ($0.30 when the order is $10 or less). The total sale includes shipping and sales tax. A $40 item with $8 shipping charged, a $10 item cost, $8 actual postage and 7% sales tax: eBay fees come to $7.38, your payout is $40.62 and your profit is $22.62.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay calculates the final value fee on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, shipping you charge, handling and sales tax.
Is there a separate payment processing fee on eBay?
No. eBay's fee page says you don't pay third-party payment processing fees. They are part of the final value fee.
What about promoted listings or a Below Standard account?
Promoted listings ad fees are optional and not included. If your account is Below Standard, eBay adds 6% on your final value fees (7% after four months); check eBay's page for how that applies to you.