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Magnetic Motor Starter Prices

Analysis of 2,062 eBay listings for magnetic motor starters.

What you'll usually pay

$140 typical price
Most are between$38$389
Brand new$127
Used$124
On sale now2,062

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Definite Purpose models, which sit 41% below the market median. 220 V units offer the lowest entry point at 52% below median, while 24 V units command a 41% premium.

💚 Best value for your money

220 V 99 on sale$67.76 · 52% cheaper
Definite Purpose Magnetic Motor Starter 162 on sale$82.48 · 41% cheaper
Magnetic Starter With Electronic Overload 77 on sale$110 · 21% cheaper
IEC 90 on sale$111 · 21% cheaper
Magnetic Starter With Thermal Overload 234 on sale$125 · 11% cheaper

Price by type

Definite Purpose Magnetic Motor Starter
$82.48-41%
Magnetic Starter With Electronic Overload
$110-21%
Magnetic Starter With Thermal Overload
$125-11%
Not Specified
$135-4%

Why? Prices vary by overload mechanism, with Definite Purpose at 82.48 and Not Specified at 135.

Price by input voltage

220 V
$67.76-52%
600 V
$125-11%
240 V
$136-3%
120 V
$137-2%
3 V
$157+12%
24 V
$197+41%

Why? Voltage requirements drive cost, ranging from 67.76 for 220 V to 196.97 for 24 V.

Price by style

IEC
$111-21%
Not Specified
$135-4%
NEMA
$150+7%

Why? Standardization affects pricing, with IEC at 110.58 and NEMA at 149.98.

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Common questions

What is the typical price for a new magnetic motor starter?

The median price for new units is 127.49.

Which voltage option is the most expensive?

24 V starters are the most expensive with a median price of 196.97.

How do NEMA style starters compare to the market median?

NEMA style starters are 7% above the market median, priced at 149.98.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $38$389, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 31, 2026.