Straight answer · Amazon sellers
Amazon charges a referral fee of 15% in most categories, plus either $0.99 per item on the Individual plan or $39.99 a month on Professional.Verified
| Amazon US | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual plan, per item sold | $0.99 |
| Professional plan, per month | $39.99 |
| Referral fee, most categories | 15% |
| Referral fee, full range by category | 5% to 45% |
| Professional pays off at more than | 40 sales a month |
Fee figures are verified from Amazon Seller Central tables as reported by Nova Analytics (updated November 2026). The 40-sales break-even is calculated: $39.99 ÷ $0.99. Fulfillment (FBA), storage and advertising are extra.
Fulfillment, storage, returns processing and ad spend often cost more than the referral fee. The Fix Kit for marketplace sellers shows where to check.
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