eBay Fee Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
Selling for $50, eBay fees are $8.02 and you keep $21.98 after costs.
That’s 39.3% of the total the buyer pays.
Profit per sale
$21.98
The final value fee is charged on the total the buyer pays, including shipping and sales tax collected by eBay in the US.
Show the working
(50.00 + 6.00) × 13.6% + 0.40 = 8.02
56.00 − 8.02 − 26.00 = 21.98
By price
| Price | Fees | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 25.00 | 4.62 | 0.38 |
| 37.50 | 6.32 | 11.18 |
| 50.00 | 8.02 | 21.98 |
| 75.00 | 11.42 | 43.58 |
| 100.00 | 14.82 | 65.18 |
| 200.00 | 28.42 | 151.58 |
Questions people ask
How much does eBay charge?
In the US a final value fee of about 13.6% of the total (including shipping) for most categories, plus $0.40 per order. Some categories are lower, such as 8% for guitars and some electronics over a limit.
Do private sellers pay fees in the UK?
No final value fee on most items since October 2024. Buyers pay a protection fee instead. Business sellers still pay.
Do I pay tax on eBay sales?
On profits from trading, yes. Selling your own unwanted things at a loss usually isn’t taxable, though platforms now report sellers with 30+ sales or high totals.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: National averages and published fee tables, checked October 2026Checked by AotobTypical rates; check the fee for your category.Report an issue