Amazon Referral Fee Calculator
Quick answer: On a $50 item with $5 shipping charged to the buyer, Amazon Referral fees are $8.25 and you receive $46.75 before your own costs. Amazon charges a referral fee of 15% of the total sale price (item plus shipping and gift wrap) in most categories, with a $0.30 minimum per item.
Current Amazon Referral fees (checked October 2026)
Amazon charges a referral fee of 15% of the total sale price (item plus shipping and gift wrap) in most categories, with a $0.30 minimum per item.
Rates run from about 6% to 45% by category, so check yours. This calculator uses 15% and does not include FBA fulfillment fees, storage, ads or the $1.80 closing fee on media. Enter your fulfillment or shipping cost in the label cost field.
How this calculator works
Enter the item price, the shipping you charge the buyer, your item cost and your shipping label cost. The result shows total Amazon Referral fees, what you receive, your profit and your margin. Rates change, so confirm them on Amazon Referral's official fee page before big decisions.
Example: Amazon Referral fees at three price points
Shipping charged to buyer is $5.
| Item price | Amazon Referral fees | You receive | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.75 | $21.25 | 15.0% |
| $50 | $8.25 | $46.75 | 15.0% |
| $100 | $15.75 | $89.25 | 15.0% |
How to protect your margin
On a $50 item the Amazon Referral fee is $8.25. If your item and shipping costs are $20 in total, your profit is $26.75. Price with the fee in mind, not after.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon Referral charge in fees?
Amazon charges a referral fee of 15% of the total sale price (item plus shipping and gift wrap) in most categories, with a $0.30 minimum per item.
How much will I receive on a $50 Amazon Referral sale?
With $5 shipping charged, fees are $8.25 and you receive $46.75 before your own costs.
Does Amazon charge a referral fee on shipping?
Yes. The referral fee applies to item price plus shipping and gift wrap charged to the buyer, but not to sales tax.
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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 5, 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.