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Solder Market Pricing

Analysis of 11,592 solder listings to determine current market value by type, size, and brand.

What you'll usually pay

$32.99 typical price
Most are between$8โ€“$157
Brand new$30.41
Used$29
On sale now11,592

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 5% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Low Temp Solder, which sits 50% below the market median. Silver Solder is the most expensive premium option, trading 12% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Low Temp Solder 86 on sale$16.47 ยท 50% cheaper
Unbranded 3,359 on sale$16.92 ยท 49% cheaper
1 oz 232 on sale$18.95 ยท 43% cheaper
4 oz 266 on sale$19.56 ยท 41% cheaper
8 oz 329 on sale$21.87 ยท 34% cheaper

Price by solder type

Low Temp Solder
$16.47-50%
Solid Wire Solder
$25.15-24%
60/40 Tin Lead Rosin Core Solder
$25.49-23%
Lead Free Solder
$28.64-13%
Activated Rosin Core Solder
$29.99-9%
Silver Solder
$36.96+12%

Why? Prices vary by material composition, with Silver Solder at 36.96 and Low Temp Solder at 16.47.

Price by container size

1 oz
$18.95-43%
4 oz
$19.56-41%
8 oz
$21.87-34%
6 oz
$25.95-21%
16 oz
$30.99-6%
1 lb
$34.92+6%

Why? Cost scales with volume, ranging from 18.95 for 1 oz to 34.92 for 1 lb.

Price by brand

RadioShack
$15.04-54%
Unbranded
$16.92-49%
Alpha
$29.99-9%
Kester
$31.49-5%
Harris
$34.47+4%
Multicore
$34.95+6%

Why? Pricing reflects brand recognition and quality, from RadioShack at 15.04 to Multicore at 34.95.

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Common questions

What is the median price for lead-free solder?

The median price for Lead Free Solder is 28.64.

Which container size offers the lowest median price?

The 1 oz container has the lowest median price at 18.95.

How does Kester brand solder compare to the market median?

Kester solder has a median price of 31.49, which is 5% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8โ€“$157, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 28, 2026.