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PayPal fee on $1000

What PayPal takes on a $1000 sale — and what you keep.

PayPal fee

$35.39

You keep

$964.61

PayPal fee (3.49%)
- $34.90
Fixed fee
- $0.49

Selling for $1000 on PayPal costs about $35.39 in fees, so you keep $964.61 before your own product and shipping costs. Based on the US PayPal goods & services online checkout rate (3.49% + $0.49). Card-funded (2.99%) and international (4.49%) payments differ.

$1000 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $1000 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe- $29.30$970.70
PayPal(this page)- $35.39$964.61
Etsy- $95.45$904.55
Mercari- $100.00$900.00
eBay- $136.40$863.60
Amazon- $150.00$850.00

Other amounts on PayPal

Need an exact figure with your costs? Use the full PayPal fee calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the PayPal fee on $1000?+

On a $1000 sale, PayPal takes about $35.39, leaving you $964.61 before your own product and shipping costs.

What rate does PayPal charge?+

Based on the US PayPal goods & services online checkout rate (3.49% + $0.49). Card-funded (2.99%) and international (4.49%) payments differ.

Can I use my own exact numbers?+

Yes — open the full PayPal calculator to add your shipping and costs for an exact net profit.