How do tiered and progressive referral fees differ?

Tiered: the sale price determines a single rate applied to the whole transaction (Apparel: 17% if over $20, applied to the entire price). Progressive: different rates apply to successive portions of the price, like a tax bracket (Jewelry: 20% on the first $250, then 5% on everything above $250, even on a $1,000 item).

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Amazon Referral Fee Calculator (2026)

Select your exact category to see Amazon's referral fee — including tiered rates like Apparel and progressive brackets like Jewelry. Works for both FBA and FBM sellers.

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How Amazon referral fees work

Amazon's referral fee is a percentage of the total sale price that varies by product category, with most categories falling between 8% and 17%.

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AMAZON REFERRAL · 2026

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Fee structure

How Amazon referral fees work in 2026

Flat rate categories

Most categories (Home, Toys, Sports, Office) charge a single flat rate on the entire sale price — typically 15%. Electronics drop to 8%.

Tiered categories

Apparel, Baby, Beauty and Grocery use price brackets where one single rate applies based on which bracket the total price falls into.

Progressive categories

Jewelry, Watches, Appliances and Tools split the price into portions — each portion is charged at its own rate, like a tax bracket.

$0.30 minimum + closing fees

Every category has a $0.30 minimum referral fee per item. Books also add a $1.80 closing fee, included automatically when selected.

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Worked example

Progressive brackets work like income tax — a $1,000 jewelry sale

Jewelry: 20% on the first $250, 5% above that

Progressive categories don't apply one flat rate to the whole sale — only the portion above the threshold gets the lower rate, same logic as a tax bracket:

First $250 × 20% $50.00

Remaining $750 × 5% $37.50

Total referral fee $87.50

Effective rate on $1,000 8.75%

Your payout (referral only) $912.50

8.75% effective — well below the headline 20% rate. Enter your own category and price above for your exact number.

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Why category selection matters — and what this calculator doesn't cover

Three rate structures, one calculator

Flat rate categories like Home & Kitchen (15%) and Consumer Electronics (8%) apply one rate to the entire sale price. Tiered categories like Apparel use a single rate determined by which price bracket the item falls into — a $25 shirt pays the full 17% rate, not a blended rate. Progressive categories (Jewelry, Watches, Appliances) work like the worked example above.

The wrong category can mean a 2× fee difference

Consumer Electronics at 8% vs. Amazon Device Accessories at 45% is the most extreme example. Always select your product's official Amazon browse category, not a loose description, to get an accurate fee.

This covers referral fee only, not FBA

This calculator covers only the referral fee — Amazon's marketplace commission paid by every seller. If you use Fulfillment by Amazon, you'll also pay a separate per-unit fulfillment fee based on size and weight. Use the Amazon FBA Fee Calculator to add that cost and see your complete per-unit profit picture.

FAQ

Amazon referral fee questions answered

What is Amazon's referral fee in 2026?

Ranges from 5% to 45% by category. Most categories are 15%. Consumer Electronics, Camera & Photo, Cell Phones and Video Game Consoles are 8%. Apparel uses three price tiers: 5% under $15, 10% for $15-20, 17% over $20. Minimum fee is $0.30 per item.

Does the referral fee apply to shipping charges?

Yes — calculated on the total sales price including item price plus any shipping and gift wrap charges. A $20 item with $5 shipping has a $25 fee base.

What's the difference between referral fee and FBA fee?

Referral fee is Amazon's marketplace commission, paid by every seller. FBA fee is a separate per-unit fulfillment charge only paid by sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon. Use our dedicated Amazon FBA Fee Calculator for fulfillment costs.

Which category has the lowest referral fee?

Consumer Electronics, Camera & Photo, Cell Phones (Unlocked) and Video Game Consoles all sit at 8% — the lowest standard flat rate. Some progressive categories like Jewelry over $250 (5%) or Watches over $1,500 (3%) go lower, but only on the portion above the threshold.

Which category has the highest referral fee?

Amazon Device Accessories (cases, chargers for Kindle, Echo, Fire devices) carry a 45% referral fee — the highest of any category. Jewelry under $250 and Gift Cards are next at 20%.

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