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💨 Hookah Lounge AttendantsSee guide♿ Airport Wheelchair AttendantsSee guide⛱️ Cabana AttendantsSee guide
Food & Drink
🍸 Bartenders$1–2 per drink or 20%🍽️ Waiters18–20%☕ Baristas$1–2 per drink🍳 Hibachi Chefs15–20% of the bill🍷 SommeliersSee guide🧊 BarbacksSee guide🍸 Cocktail ServersSee guide🥂 Banquet ServersSee guide🌮 Food Truck WorkersSee guide🍣 Sushi ChefsSee guide🦪 Oyster ShuckersSee guide🍇 Tasting Room AttendantsSee guide
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🍕 Pizza Delivery DriversSee guide🚌 Party Bus DriversSee guide⛽ Gas Station AttendantsSee guide🛋️ Furniture Delivery DriversSee guide🚚 Appliance Delivery DriversSee guide💐 Flower Delivery DriversSee guide🚴 Bike MessengersSee guide🛠️ Mobile MechanicsSee guide🚗 Auto DetailersSee guide
Sports & Outdoors
⛳ Golf Caddies$20–50⛵ Boat Captains10–20% of the charter fee🎣 Fishing Guides15–20% of the trip cost💪 Personal Trainersnot expected, but appreciated⛷️ 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⚓ DeckhandsSee guide🐎 Trail Ride GuidesSee guide🎈 Hot Air Balloon CrewsSee guide🪂 Skydiving InstructorsSee guide🚣 Whitewater Rafting GuidesSee guide🦌 Hunting GuidesSee guide🛶 Kayak Tour GuidesSee guide🪢 Zipline GuidesSee guide⛳ Golf InstructorsSee guide🏊 Swim InstructorsSee guide🏓 Pickleball CoachesSee guide🏋️ Fitness Trainersnot expected, but appreciated
Events & Entertainment
🃏 Casino Dealers$1–5🗺️ Tour Guides10–20%🎭 Street Performers$1–5🎧 DJs10–15%, or $50–100 for an event📸 Wedding Photographersnot expected, but appreciated🎵 Musicians$1–5, more for requests🖌️ Paintersnot expected, but appreciated🪄 Magiciansnot expected, but appreciated🎤 Karaoke HostsSee guide🧠 Trivia HostsSee guide🪓 Axe Throwing CoachesSee guide🎸 Guitar Teachersnot 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🔧 HandymenSee guide🔧 PlumbersSee guide⚡ ElectriciansSee guide❄️ HVAC TechniciansSee guide🔌 Appliance Repair TechniciansSee guide🔐 LocksmithsSee guide🚪 Garage Door RepairmenSee guide💦 Pressure Washing ProsSee guide🪟 Window CleanersSee guide🍂 Gutter CleanersSee guide🧼 Carpet CleanersSee guide🌱 Lawn Care SpecialistsSee guide🌿 LandscapersSee guide🌳 Tree TrimmersSee guide🗑️ Junk Removal SpecialistsSee guide🪛 Furniture AssemblersSee guide📺 TV Mounting SpecialistsSee guide🧳 Vacation Rental CleanersSee guide🎄 Christmas Light InstallersSee guide⛄ Snow Removal OperatorsSee guide💧 Pool CleanersSee guide🐕 Dog TrainersSee guide🐾 Pet SittersSee guide🐶 Pet Waste Removal SpecialistsSee guide🍼 NanniesSee guide🏠 House SittersSee guide
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