How much to tip, by profession

Standard US tipping amounts for 50+ service roles — from waiters and hair stylists to movers, delivery drivers, and fishing guides. Each profession links to a full guide, including how to tip when you have no cash on you.

Hotels & Hospitality

🛎️ Bellboys$1–2 per bag 🛋️ Housekeeping$2–5 per night 🏨 Hotel Concierge$5–20 🚪 Doormen$1–5 🏊 Pool Attendants$2–5 🧥 Coat Check Attendants$1–2 per coat 🧳 Airport Porters$2–3 per bag 🛳️ Cruise Staff$14–16 per person, per day 👞 Shoe Shiners$2–5 🚻 Bathroom Attendants$1–2

Food & Drink

🍸 Bartenders$1–2 per drink or 20%🍽️ Waiters18–20%☕ Baristas$1–2 per drink 🍳 Hibachi Chefs15–20% of the bill

Beauty & Wellness

✂️ Barbers15–20%💇 Hair Stylists15–20%💅 Nail Technicians15–20%💆 Massage Therapists15–20%🎨 Tattoo Artists15–20%🧖 Spa Technicians15–20%🌸 Estheticians15–20%👁️ Lash Technicians15–20%🪮 Brow Technicians15–20%💉 Tattoo Piercers15–20%💄 Makeup Artists15–20%🧶 Hair Braiders15–20%

Transport & Delivery

🏎️ Valets$2–5 🚿 Car Wash Attendants$2–5 🚌 Shuttle Drivers$2–5 🅿️ Parking Attendants$2–5 🛵 Food Delivery Drivers15–20%🚘 Chauffeurs15–20% of the fare 🛒 Grocery Delivery Shoppers10–20% of the order 🚗 Rideshare Drivers10–20% of the fare 🛺 Pedicab Drivers15–20% of the fare

Sports & Outdoors

💪 Personal Trainersnot expected, but appreciated ⛳ Golf Caddies$20–50 ⛵ Boat Captains10–20% of the charter fee 🎣 Fishing Guides15–20% of the trip cost ⛷️ Ski Instructors15–20% of the lesson cost 🏄 Surf Instructors15–20% of the lesson cost 🧘 Yoga Instructorsnot expected, but appreciated 💃 Dance Instructorsnot expected, but appreciated 🤿 Scuba Instructors10–20% of the trip cost

Events & Entertainment

🃏 Casino Dealers$1–5 🗺️ Tour Guides10–20%🎧 DJs10–15%, or $50–100 for an event 📸 Wedding Photographersnot expected, but appreciated 🎭 Street Performers$1–5 🎵 Musicians$1–5, more for requests 🖌️ Paintersnot expected, but appreciated 🪄 Magiciansnot expected, but appreciated

Home & Pet Services

🐾 Dog Groomers15–20%📦 Movers$20–40 per mover 🧹 House Cleaners10–20% of the cleaning fee 🐕 Dog Walkersone week's pay at the holidays

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