Walmart Fee Calculator
See exactly what Walmart Marketplace keeps from every sale — referral fees by category plus Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) — and compare WFS against shipping it yourself.
How Walmart Marketplace fees work
Unlike some marketplaces, Walmart has no monthly, setup or subscription fee — you pay only when you sell. Walmart charges a referral fee that varies by category — from 6% on personal computers to 20% on jewelry, with most categories at 15% — applied to the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays. Consumer electronics, cameras and video-game consoles sit at 8%, while some categories now use price-dependent tiers (apparel is 5% under $15.00 but 15% above $20.00).
If you use Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), a per-unit fulfillment fee — starting at $3.45 for items up to 1 lb — replaces the cost of picking, packing and shipping yourself, plus optional monthly storage. Enter your price, category, weight and costs below to see referral and WFS fees, your profit either way, and the effective percentage Walmart actually takes.
The formulas behind the numbers
Nothing is hidden — these are the exact rules the calculator applies.
Worked examples for United States sellers
Three typical Walmart products fulfilled by WFS, priced in USD, computed with the same engine as the calculator above.
| Product | Price | Referral fee | WFS fee | Profit (WFS) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen gadgetMid-price home item, fulfilled by WFS | $24.99 | $3.75 | $4.95 | $8.71 | 34.8% |
| Wireless earbudsSmall consumer-electronics item at the 8% rate | $39.99 | $3.20 | $3.45 | $18.58 | 46.5% |
| Cotton t-shirtLow-price apparel — note the WFS low-price surcharge | $12.99 | $0.65 | $3.95 | $3.76 | 28.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Walmart Marketplace charge in fees?
Walmart charges a referral fee that varies by category — from 6% on personal computers to 20% on jewelry, with most categories at 15% — applied to the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays. There is no monthly or subscription fee — Walmart only charges the referral fee when an item sells, plus WFS fees if you use Walmart's fulfillment. The calculator's "Walmart takes" figure shows your exact percentage, using rates effective 2026-03-09.
What is the Walmart referral fee charged on?
The referral fee is a percentage of the total sales price — the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Rates depend on the category you list in, ranging from 6% to 20%. Pick your category above and the calculator applies the right rate automatically.
What are Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) fees?
WFS is Walmart's equivalent of Amazon FBA: you send inventory to Walmart's warehouses and it stores, picks, packs and ships every order. You pay a per-unit fulfillment fee based on the item's shipping weight (starting at $3.45 for items up to 1 lb) plus monthly storage, with a $1.00 surcharge on items under $10.00. The calculator shows WFS and seller-fulfilled side by side so you can see which nets more.
Does Walmart charge a monthly or setup fee?
No. Walmart Marketplace has no monthly subscription, no setup fee and no listing fee — you pay the referral fee only when an item sells, and WFS fees only on units Walmart fulfills for you. That makes profit per sale the number that matters, which is what this calculator focuses on.
How is WFS billed weight worked out?
WFS bills on the greater of an item's actual unit weight and its dimensional weight (length × width × height ÷ a divisor). For light but bulky items the dimensional weight wins, so entering accurate package dimensions matters. The calculator computes both and uses the greater, just as Walmart does.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No. Results exclude sales tax on your sale, income tax, and any advertising beyond what you enter. Use the "Misc fees" field for anything specific to your account. Always confirm final charges in Walmart Seller Center.
How accurate and up to date are these fees?
Fee data is maintained against Walmart's published referral fee schedule and WFS rate card, currently effective 2026-03-09. Walmart updates category rates periodically, so confirm against Seller Center before making pricing decisions.