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How Much to Tip in the US?
🍽️ Restaurants & Bars
15% – 20%
🚗 Taxi / Rideshare
15% – 20%
💇 Hair, Nails, Spa
10% – 20%
💆 Massage
10% – 20%
🛵 Food Delivery
15% – 20%
🏨 Hotel Room Service
15% – 20% (if not included)
🛏️ Hotel Housekeeping
$1 – $2 per night
🚌 Shuttle / Parking
$1 – $3
📦 Movers / Delivery
$5 – $20 per person
🔧 Plumber / Handyman
Not expected, or $5 – $20
🗺️ Tour Guides
$1 – $5 per person
🚘 Mechanic
Not expected, or a few dollars
How to Calculate a Tip in Your Head
To find 10%, move the decimal one place left. On an $85 bill, 10% = $8.50. For 20%, double it: $17.00. For 15%, take 10% and add half: $8.50 + $4.25 = $12.75.
Most Americans tip on the pre-tax subtotal. The difference is small on a typical bill, but in high-tax states like New York or California it can add up on larger bills. Either approach is widely accepted.
What Is a Good Tip at a Restaurant?
The US standard is 15%–20% for sit-down service. 20% has become the new normal in many cities. For counter service or fast casual, tipping is optional — $1–$2 is fine if you choose to. Restaurants often automatically add 18%–20% for groups of 6 or more, so always check the bill first.
Why Do Americans Tip?
In the US, tipped workers like restaurant servers often earn a lower base wage — sometimes as low as $2.13/hr federally — with tips making up the majority of their actual income. This system differs from most of the world, which is why tipping culture in America is stronger and more expected than almost anywhere else.
Tipping Around the World
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United States
15%–20% expected at restaurants. Core part of service workers' income.
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Spain
Not expected but appreciated. 5%–10% at nicer restaurants. Leave small change at cafes.
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France
Service charge usually included. An extra 5%–10% is a nice gesture for good service.
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Japan
Tipping is considered rude. Excellent service is the standard expectation, not an extra.
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United Kingdom
10%–12.5% at restaurants. Not expected at pubs. Check if service charge is already added.
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Dubai / UAE
Tip often added automatically. An extra 10% in cash is always appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in most service situations — especially at sit-down restaurants — not tipping is considered rude. Servers rely on tips as a core part of their wages. If you had a genuinely bad experience, 10% signals something went wrong rather than leaving nothing.
Most people tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though tipping on the full amount is also acceptable. The difference on an average bill is usually under $1–$2.
If your poor experience was the server's fault, lowering the tip to 10% is a reasonable signal. If it was a kitchen or management issue, leaving a standard tip and speaking to a manager is a better approach.
Tipping on takeout is optional. If someone spent significant time on your order, $1–$2 is a kind gesture. For large or complex takeout orders, 10% is reasonable.
The easiest approach is for each person to calculate their own share of the subtotal, then each add the same tip percentage on top of their portion.