Gratuity Calculator
Calculate appropriate gratuity amounts for restaurants, bars, and service industry. Choose from standard tipping percentages or enter custom amounts.
Tip Summary
Per Person Breakdown
Tipping Guidelines
Understanding Gratuity and Tipping
Gratuity, commonly known as a tip, is a voluntary payment made to service workers in addition to the billed amount. Proper tipping shows appreciation for good service and is an important part of service industry compensation.
Standard Tipping Guidelines
| Service Type | Standard Tip | Good Tip | Excellent Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (Sit-down) | 15% | 18% | 20-25% |
| Restaurant (Takeout) | 10% | 10-15% | 15% |
| Bar Service | $1-2 per drink | $2-3 per drink | $3+ per drink |
| Bartender | 15-20% | 20% | 25% |
| Food Delivery | 10-15% | 15-20% | 20% |
| Taxi/Rideshare | 10-15% | 15-20% | 20% |
| Hotel Housekeeping | $2-5 per night | $5-10 per night | $10+ per night |
| Hotel Concierge | $5-10 | $10-20 | $20+ |
| Hair Salon/Barber | 15-20% | 20% | 25% |
| Spa Services | 15-20% | 20% | 25% |
When to Tip More or Less
Tip More (20%+)
- Outstanding service and attention
- Difficult or complex requests
- Service during busy periods
- Personalized or extra service
- Going above and beyond
Tip Less (10-15%)
- Poor or slow service
- Wrong orders or mistakes
- Rude or inattentive staff
- Long wait times
- Substandard experience
Automatic Gratuity
Some restaurants and services add automatic gratuity (auto-grat) to the bill for large parties or special services. This is typically 15-20% and is clearly marked on the bill.
When Automatic Gratuity Applies
Large Parties
6+ people: 15-18%
8+ people: 18-20%
Special Services
Banquets: 15-20%
Catering: 15-18%
Additional tipping may not be expected when auto-grat is applied
Tipping by Country
| Country | Restaurant Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15-20% | Expected for table service |
| Canada | 15-20% | Similar to US, varies by region |
| United Kingdom | 10-15% | Optional, round up bill |
| Australia | 10% | Optional for good service |
| Japan | 0% | Tipping considered rude |
| France | 0-5% | Service charge included |
Service Industry Wages
Tips are a crucial part of compensation for service workers. Many servers and bartenders earn minimum wage plus tips, making proper tipping essential for their livelihood.
Federal Minimum Wage vs. Tipped Minimum
Regular Minimum Wage
$7.25/hour (federal)
$10.33-$16.90 (state)
Tipped Employee Minimum
$2.13/hour (federal)
Tips make up difference
Many states require employers to make up difference if tips are insufficient
Key Takeaways
- Standard restaurant tip is 15-20% of the pre-tax bill
- Tip based on quality of service, not just the bill amount
- Automatic gratuity may be added for large parties
- Tipping customs vary significantly by country
- Tips are essential income for many service workers
- Consider rounding up for small bills
- Tip less for poor service, more for exceptional service
- Always tip on the pre-tax amount