eBay takes 13.6% of the total sale (item price + shipping + tax) plus a $0.40 per-order fee on orders over $10 ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less) for most categories. On a $100 sale, that's $14.00 in fees before any extras like promoted listings.
The fee stack
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Final value fee (most categories) | 13.6% of total |
| Per-order fee | $0.40 on orders over $10 · $0.30 on orders of $10 or less |
| Insertion fees | First 250/month free, then $0.35 each |
| Promoted listings (optional) | You set the ad rate, e.g. 5–10% |
| International fee | 1.65% on international sales |
The 13.6% applies to the total the buyer pays — including shipping and sales tax. Free shipping doesn't dodge it; the fee just comes out of your item price instead.
Real examples
- $25 sale: $3.40 + $0.40 = $3.80 (15.2% effective)
- $100 sale: $13.60 + $0.40 = $14.00 (14.0% effective)
- $500 sale: $68.00 + $0.40 = $68.40 (13.7% effective)
Notice the pattern: the flat per-order fee stings small sellers most. On a $10 sale the $0.30 fee is 3% all by itself — one reason low-dollar eBay selling is brutally thin.
Tip: The per-order fee is charged even on $1 sales. Bundle small items into lots instead of listing them individually — one $0.40 fee beats ten $0.30 fees.
Fees you can actually reduce
- Earn Top Rated Plus status: can cut the final value fee by 10% in many categories.
- Skip promoted listings until a listing proves it converts organically.
- Stay under 250 listings/month unless the extra insertion fees pay for themselves.
- Price shipping accurately — the fee hits shipping too, so undercharging shipping costs you twice.
Price your exact sale
Enter your price and category — see every fee line.
Open the eBay fee calculator →Quick answers
How much does eBay take per sale?
13.6% of the total (price + shipping + tax) plus $0.40 per order on orders over $10 ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less) for most categories.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes — the final value fee applies to the total amount the buyer pays, including shipping and sales tax.
Are eBay fees negotiable?
Not directly, but top-rated seller status effectively discounts them, and high-volume sellers can sometimes negotiate custom rates with eBay.
Rates verified against eBay's published 2026 seller fees. Rates and category exceptions can change.