eBay Fee Calculator 2026
See exactly what eBay's 13.6% + order fee leaves you — compared with 3 other platforms.
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For most categories in 2026, eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total amount of the sale — item price plus buyer-paid shipping and sales tax — up to $7,500 per item, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 on orders of $10 or less and $0.40 on orders over $10. On a $100 item with $10 shipping, that's about $15.36 in fees.
The most misunderstood part of eBay's fee structure is the fee base: the 13.6% applies to everything the buyer pays — item price, shipping, and even the sales tax eBay collects. Charging $15 for shipping doesn't dodge the fee; it raises it.
Above $7,500 per item the rate drops to 2.35% on the portion over the threshold, and several categories (sneakers, watches, guitars, and others) carry their own rates — check eBay's fee schedule for unusual items. Most sellers also get a monthly allowance of zero-insertion-fee listings, so listing itself is typically free.
Optional costs stack on top: Promoted Listings charge a seller-chosen ad rate only when the promoted item sells, and eBay Store subscriptions trade a monthly fee for lower rates in some categories.
Fees last verified July 2026 against eBay's published fee information. Excludes optional promoted/boosted listings, seller-paid shipping labels, payout-withdrawal fees, and sales tax.
eBay fees at common price points
Assuming $8 buyer-paid shipping. Where eBayisn't the highest payout, the last column shows which platform is — that gap is what cross-listing captures.
| Sale price | eBay fee | You keep | Best platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.85 | $7.15 | Depop ($8.96) |
| $25.00 | $4.89 | $20.11 | Depop ($23.46) |
| $50.00 | $8.29 | $41.71 | Depop ($47.64) |
| $100.00 | $15.09 | $84.91 | Depop ($95.99) |
| $250.00 | $35.49 | $214.51 | Depop ($241.04) |
eBay fee questions, answered
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale in 2026?
With $10 buyer-paid shipping, eBay's cut is about $15.36: 13.6% of the $110 order total ($14.96) plus the $0.40 per-order fee. You keep about $84.64 of the $100 item price before shipping-label and product costs.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay's final value fee applies to the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, buyer-paid shipping, handling, and the sales tax eBay collects. A high shipping charge does not avoid fees — it increases them.
What is eBay's per-order fee?
On top of the percentage fee, eBay charges $0.30 per order when the order total is $10 or less, and $0.40 when it's over $10. It's charged once per order, not per item.
Are all eBay categories charged 13.6%?
No — 13.6% covers most categories on the first $7,500, with 2.35% on any portion above that. Categories like sneakers, watches, jewelry, musical instruments, and NFTs have their own rates, so always check eBay's published fee schedule for your category.
How can I lower my eBay fees?
The main levers are: pick the right category (rates differ), use an eBay Store subscription if you sell volume (lower rates in some categories), skip Promoted Listings unless the ad lift beats the ad rate, and remember the fee applies to shipping — padding shipping prices just moves money to eBay. Many sellers also cross-list to lower-fee platforms like Depop or Mercari and let the buyer decide where the item sells.