Steam Market Tax CalculatorCS2 Fee Calculator
Calculate Steam Market fees instantly. See exactly how much you'll receive after selling CS2 skins, or find out what price to list at to receive a specific amount.
How Steam Market Fees Work
Steam takes a 5% Steam Transaction Fee plus a 10% CS2 Game Fee on all sales. The minimum fee is $0.01 for each. This means you lose approximately 15% of the sale price to fees.
Steam Market Fee Reference Table
| Sale Price | Steam Fee (5%) | CS2 Fee (10%) | Total Fees | You Receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.03 | -$0.01 | -$0.01 | -$0.02 | $0.01 |
| $0.10 | -$0.01 | -$0.01 | -$0.02 | $0.08 |
| $0.50 | -$0.02 | -$0.05 | -$0.07 | $0.43 |
| $1.00 | -$0.05 | -$0.10 | -$0.15 | $0.85 |
| $2.50 | -$0.12 | -$0.25 | -$0.37 | $2.13 |
| $5.00 | -$0.25 | -$0.50 | -$0.75 | $4.25 |
| $10.00 | -$0.50 | -$1.00 | -$1.50 | $8.50 |
| $25.00 | -$1.25 | -$2.50 | -$3.75 | $21.25 |
| $50.00 | -$2.50 | -$5.00 | -$7.50 | $42.50 |
| $100.00 | -$5.00 | -$10.00 | -$15.00 | $85.00 |
| $250.00 | -$12.50 | -$25.00 | -$37.50 | $212.50 |
| $500.00 | -$25.00 | -$50.00 | -$75.00 | $425.00 |
| $1000.00 | -$50.00 | -$100.00 | -$150.00 | $850.00 |
Tips to Minimize Steam Market Fees
Use Third-Party Marketplaces
Sites like Buff163, Skinport, and DMarket often have lower fees (2-10%) compared to Steam Market's 15%.
Trade Directly
Trading items directly with other players through Steam trade offers has zero fees.
Bundle Small Items
Minimum fees hurt small sales. Consider trading low-value items instead of selling on market.
Track Your Profits
Use SteamLedger to track your portfolio value and calculate true ROI after fees.
Track Your CS2 Portfolio Value
SteamLedger helps you track your inventory value, calculate profits, and make smarter trading decisions.
Steam Market Fee FAQ
What is the Steam Market fee for CS2?
Steam charges a 5% Steam Transaction Fee plus a 10% CS2 Game Fee, totaling 15% on all CS2 skin sales.
Is there a minimum fee?
Yes, the minimum fee is $0.01 for each fee type ($0.02 total minimum). This means very cheap items lose a higher percentage to fees.
Are there ways to avoid Steam fees?
You can trade directly with other players for zero fees, or use third-party marketplaces like Buff163 which typically have lower fees (2-5%).
Do other games have different fees?
Yes, different games have different publisher fees. CS2 has a 10% game fee, Dota 2 has 10%, TF2 has 10%, while some games have no additional fee.