How much does eBay take from a $100.00 sale?
In most categories, $14.00: 13.6% of the sale plus the $0.40 per-order fee, so you earn $86.00. If the buyer pays shipping or sales tax, the fee is calculated on that total too.
eBay Fee Calculator
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How eBay fees work
For most categories, eBay takes 13.6% of the total sale plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 if the order is $10.00 or less). The total sale includes the item price, the shipping you charge, handling and sales tax, so the fee applies to shipping and tax too. eBay says there are no separate third-party payment processing fees on top.
You also get up to 250 zero insertion fee listings a month; after that, most listings cost $0.35 each.
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part over $7,500.00 |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music | 15.3% up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part over $7,500.00 |
| Coins & Paper Money, trading cards, comics | 13.25% up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part over $7,500.00 |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part over $7,500.00 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 15% up to $1,000.00; 6.5% from $1,000.00 up to $7,500.00; 3% on the part over $7,500.00 |
| Jewelry (except watches) | 15% if the total is $5,000.00 or less; 9% if it’s more |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | 15% if the total is $2,000.00 or less; 9% if it’s more |
| Men's and Women's Athletic Shoes | 13.6% if the total is $149.99 or less; 8% if it’s more; no per-order fee from $150.00 |
| Coins & Paper Money > Bullion | 13.6% if the total is $7,500.00 or less; 7% if it’s more |
Source: eBay selling fees, last verified . eBay Store subscribers, vehicles and eBay Live have different fees.
eBay fee example
You sell a $25.00 item in most categories and charge $5.00 shipping. The final value fee is $4.08 (13.6% of $30.00) plus the $0.40 per-order fee, so eBay takes $4.48 and you keep $25.52 before your own shipping cost.
| Sale price | eBay fees | You earn | Fees as % of sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | 16.6% |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | 15.2% |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | 14.4% |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | 14% |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 | 13.68% |
The per-order fee weighs most on cheap items: on a $10.00 sale eBay takes 16.6%, on a $500.00 sale 13.68%.
To keep $40.00 per sale in most categories with free shipping, list at $46.76.
eBay fees by category on a $100.00 sale
The same $100.00 sale costs a different amount depending on the category you list in.
| Category | eBay fees | You earn |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music | $15.70 | $84.30 |
| Coins & Paper Money, trading cards, comics | $13.65 | $86.35 |
| Guitars & Basses | $7.10 | $92.90 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | $15.40 | $84.60 |
| Jewelry (except watches) | $15.40 | $84.60 |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | $15.40 | $84.60 |
| Men's and Women's Athletic Shoes | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| Coins & Paper Money > Bullion | $14.00 | $86.00 |
How to calculate eBay profit
eBay fees are only part of the cost of a sale. To find your real profit, subtract everything you paid:
Profit = what eBay pays you − what you paid for the item − shipping label − packaging
For example, say you buy an item for $8.00 and sell it for $30.00 with free shipping in most categories. eBay takes $4.48, so you earn $25.52. After a $6.00 shipping label, your profit is $11.52.
Enter your own shipping charge, sales tax and category in the calculator above, then subtract your item and label costs the same way.
Frequently asked questions
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, which includes shipping and handling you charge and sales tax. Charging more for shipping does not lower your fees.
What is the eBay per-order fee?
$0.40 for orders over $10.00 and $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less. Men’s and women’s athletic shoes selling for $150 or more don’t pay it.
When does the international fee apply?
If you’re a US seller and the buyer’s delivery or registered address is outside the US, eBay adds 1.65% of the total sale — unless you ship through eBay International Shipping, which avoids it.
Can my fees be higher than this?
Yes. Promoted Listings ads, optional listing upgrades and extra insertion fees are charged separately, and eBay adds an extra percentage to final value fees for accounts rated Below Standard or with a very high rate of “item not as described” returns.