Amazon Seller & FBA Fees Explained (2026)
Last updated May 2026
Selling on Amazon involves a few different fees. Here is what each one is in 2026 and how they add up.
The referral fee
Amazon's referral fee is a percentage of each sale, typically around 15% but ranging from 8% to 15% depending on the category, with a $0.30 minimum per item. It applies to the total price including shipping for most categories.
FBA fulfillment fees
If you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), you also pay per-unit fulfillment fees based on the item's size and weight, plus storage fees. These are separate from the referral fee and vary widely, so check Amazon's FBA fee schedule for your product.
Monthly plan
Professional sellers pay a $39.99 monthly subscription; Individual sellers pay $0.99 per item sold instead. If you sell more than ~40 items a month, the Professional plan is usually cheaper.
Estimating your profit
Our Amazon fee calculator estimates the referral fee and your net profit. If you use FBA, add your per-unit FBA cost into the item cost field for a fuller picture.