Included in this estimate
What the math covers
- Individual selling plan baseline
- Common 15% referral-rate scenario
- Access to Amazon marketplace demand
Marketplace fee guide
Amazon seller fee calculator: plans, referral fees, and take-home
Huge buyer demand with plan, category, and fulfillment costs. A simplified US Individual-plan estimate using the common 15% referral rate plus the per-item plan fee.
Source checked Amazon seller pricing· Page updated October 18, 2026
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Sale breakdown
$
Estimated fees
−$15.99You keep
$84.01Effective rate15.99%
Reference estimate based on 15% + $0.99 est.. Excludes taxes, refunds, optional services, currency conversion, and special pricing.
Watch the edges
What can change your result
- Referral rates vary by category
- FBA, storage, ads, and returns are separate
- Professional plan costs $39.99 per month instead of $0.99 per item
Quick pricing examples
What common sale amounts leave.
One transaction using the editable baseline of 15% + $0.99 est.. Monthly charges are included when the baseline has one.
| Gross sale | Estimated fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.49 | $7.51 | 24.90% |
| $50.00 | $8.49 | $41.51 | 16.98% |
| $100.00 | $15.99 | $84.01 | 15.99% |
| $500.00 | $75.99 | $424.01 | 15.20% |
Amazon seller fee calculator
Compare Individual and Professional plan costs.
Estimate a month of sales using your average item price, unit count, and the referral rate that best matches your category.
US plan fees: Individual $0.99 per item; Professional $39.99 per month. Both plans also pay category-specific referral fees. This model uses your entered rate and excludes category minimums, FBA, storage, shipping, ads, refunds, taxes, and other costs. Check Amazon’s current category table.
Pricing explained
What the headline rate means.
Amazon charges a selling plan fee plus referral fees
The US Individual plan currently costs $0.99 for each item sold, while the Professional plan costs $39.99 per month. Both plans still pay category-specific referral fees.
The plan break-even is about 41 items per month
Forty Individual-plan item fees total $39.60, while 41 total $40.59. On plan fees alone, the $39.99 Professional subscription becomes cheaper at 41 items, and Amazon describes it as the plan for sellers expecting more than 40 monthly sales.
A 15% referral rate is only a common example
Amazon referral percentages vary by product category and can use price tiers or minimum charges. Many categories use rates between 8% and 15%, but the official category table must be checked for the product you actually sell.
FBA is a separate cost layer
Fulfillment by Amazon can add per-unit fulfillment, monthly storage, aged-inventory, returns, and other charges. Advertising and optional programs are also outside this simplified seller-fee estimate.
Reference rate
15% + $0.99 est.Fees change by country, plan, payment method, and account history. ClearFeeMath estimates are planning tools, not invoices.Common questions
How much does Amazon take?
Our baseline model uses 15% + $0.99 est.. Actual fees can vary by country, plan, product category, payment method, and account terms.
What is included in this Amazon estimate?
Individual selling plan baseline, Common 15% referral-rate scenario, Access to Amazon marketplace demand. Costs listed under “Watch the edges” are not included unless the calculator states otherwise.
How much does Amazon take from a $100 sale?
Using this page's simplified Individual-plan example of a 15% referral fee plus $0.99 per item, Amazon takes $15.99 and the seller keeps $84.01 before fulfillment, storage, advertising, returns, taxes, and other costs.
When is the Amazon Professional plan cheaper than the Individual plan?
On plan fees alone, 41 items at $0.99 each cost $40.59, which is more than the $39.99 Professional monthly fee. Amazon generally positions Individual below 40 items per month and Professional above 40.
Is the Amazon referral fee always 15%?
No. Referral fees vary by product category, and some categories use price tiers or minimum referral fees. Fifteen percent is a common planning example, not a universal Amazon rate.
Does this Amazon fee calculator include FBA fees?
No. It models a referral-rate example and selling-plan charge. FBA fulfillment, storage, aged inventory, returns, shipping, advertising, and optional services require product-specific inputs.
Is this the exact amount Amazon will charge?
No. This is a planning estimate based on the linked public pricing source. Your account statement and current Amazon terms take precedence.
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