How much does eBay take from a sale?
For most categories, eBay takes 13.6% of the total the buyer pays (the item price, the shipping they pay and the sales tax) plus $0.40 per order, before any Promoted Listings fee. On a $40 sale with free shipping and 7% sales tax, that's $6.22, or 15.6% of the $40. Electronics, books, trading cards, sneakers and handbags have their own rates, and an eBay Store lowers many of them, so pick your category above for the exact figure.
eBay final value fees by category (2026)
For most US sales eBay takes a final value fee and a per-order fee. The final value fee is a percentage of the total the buyer pays: the item price, the shipping they pay and the sales tax. The rate depends on the category, and in many categories it's lower if you have a Basic or higher eBay Store.
| Category | No Store or Starter | Basic Store or higher |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500 | 12.7% up to $2,500 |
| Books, movies, music (not vinyl) | 15.3% up to $7,500 | 15.3% up to $2,500 |
| Trading cards, comics, coins | 13.25% up to $7,500 | 12.35% (coins 9%) |
| Consumer electronics, cameras, phones | 13.6% up to $7,500 | 9.35% up to $2,500 |
| Athletic shoes $150 or more | 8%, no per-order fee | 7%, no per-order fee |
| Women's bags and handbags | 15% ($2,000 or less) | 13% ($2,000 or less) |
| Part of a sale above the limit (most categories) | 2.35% | 2.35% |
| Per-order fee | $0.30 for orders of $10 or less, $0.40 over $10 | |
| International buyer | 1.65% of the total, unless you use eBay International Shipping | |
| Promoted Listings (general) | Your ad rate on the total sale amount, when the sale follows a click on your ad within 30 days | |
Sources: eBay Selling fees, Store selling fees and Promoted Listings, checked Nov 7, 2026. The calculator covers 48 categories; some subcategories have their own rates, and fees can change, so check eBay's pages before big decisions. Sellers rated Below Standard pay an extra 6% that isn't included here.
Do eBay Store fees lower what you pay?
In many categories, yes. With a Basic or higher eBay Store the final value fee is 12.7% instead of 13.6% for most categories, 9.35% instead of 13.6% for most electronics, cameras and phones, and 9% for coins. The first rate applies up to $2,500 instead of $7,500. A Starter Store pays the standard rates. A Store is a monthly subscription, so whether it pays off depends on how much you sell: choose "Basic Store or higher" in the calculator to compare the fees on your own sale.
Example: a $40 jacket with free shipping
With 7% sales tax the buyer pays $42.80, and eBay charges its fee on all of it. The final value fee is 13.6% of $42.80, which is $5.82, plus the $0.40 per-order fee. eBay pays you $33.78. If the jacket cost you $6, the label $5.50 and packaging $0.75, your profit is $21.53. Promote it at 5% and the ad fee of $2.14 brings your profit to $19.39.
Questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
For most categories, 13.6% of the total the buyer pays (item price, shipping and sales tax) plus $0.40 per order, or $0.30 for orders of $10 or less. Some categories have different rates, an eBay Store lowers many of them, and Promoted Listings adds your ad rate if the sale came from an ad.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is a percentage of the total the buyer pays, and that includes the shipping they pay as well as the item price.
Does eBay charge fees on sales tax?
Yes. eBay's total amount of the sale includes the sales tax it collects from the buyer, so the final value fee is charged on the tax too. The tax itself goes to the state, not to you.
What is eBay's per-order fee?
$0.30 when the order total is $10 or less and $0.40 when it's over $10. Men's and women's athletic shoes that sell for $150 or more have no per-order fee.
Are fees lower with an eBay Store?
In many categories, yes. Basic, Premium, Anchor and Enterprise Store subscribers get lower final value fees in categories like electronics, cameras and coins. A Starter Store pays the standard rates. Choose your Store level in the calculator to compare.
How is the Promoted Listings fee worked out?
For a general (cost per sale) campaign, eBay charges your ad rate on the total sale amount, including shipping and tax, when the item sells within 30 days of a click on your ad.
Is this calculator made by eBay?
No. It's an independent tool and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by eBay.