In Florida, bail agents charge a 10% fee, and that is almost always nonrefundable. For instance, if bail is set at $10,000, you will pay the bondsman $1,000 to secure your release. If the judge sets your bail at $1,000 or below, your minimum fee to the bondsman is $100.. You will be charged a percentage on each individual bond. If you are charged with a federal crime, the fee is 15%.