Is 15% still an acceptable tip?

15% is considered the minimum acceptable tip at US sit-down restaurants, but 18–20% has become the new standard. For delivery, nail salons, and personal care services, 20% is expected.

What is the tip on a $50 bill?

On a $50 bill: 15% = $7.50, 18% = $9.00, 20% = $10.00, 25% = $12.50. For a restaurant, $5–10 is standard for good service.

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Q: How much should you tip?

The standard tip in the US is 18–20% at restaurants, 15–20% for delivery, $1–2 per drink at bars, 20% at nail salons and hair salons, $3–5/night for hotel housekeeping, $2–5 for Uber/Lyft, and 20% for tattoos and massage.

Q: Do you tip at fast food restaurants?

Tipping is not expected at traditional fast food restaurants. At fast casual restaurants with counter ordering (Chipotle, Panera), tipping is optional — $1–2 is a nice gesture but not required.

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Restaurant Tip Calculator

Standard: 18–20%

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Delivery Tip Calculator

Standard: $3–5 or 15–20%

For DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and any food delivery. The tip goes directly to your driver.

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Hotel Tip Calculator

Standard: $3–5/night housekeeping

Covers housekeeping, bellhop, valet, concierge, and room service tips for any hotel stay.

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Nail Salon Tip Calculator

Standard: 20%

For manicures, pedicures, gel nails, acrylics, and nail art. Tip in cash when possible.

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Hairdresser Tip Calculator

Standard: 20%

For haircuts, color, highlights, blowouts, and salon services. Includes shampoo assistant tips.

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Uber & Lyft Tip Calculator

Standard: $2–5 or 15–20%

How much to tip your rideshare driver for standard rides, XL, Black, and airport trips.

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Bartender Tip Calculator

Standard: $1–2/drink or 20%

For bars, nightclubs, open bars, and hotel bars. Calculate tips per drink or on your full tab.

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Massage Tip Calculator

Standard: 20%

For 60/90-minute massages, couples massages, spa treatments, and Massage Envy sessions.

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Tattoo Tip Calculator

Standard: 20%

For flash pieces, custom tattoos, sleeves, back pieces, and cover-ups. Always tip in cash.

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Quick Tipping Reference Guide 2026

Not sure what the standard tip is? Here's a quick reference for every common tipping situation in the United States in 2026. These are the widely accepted norms — not minimums, but genuine standards that service workers expect.

Service	Standard Tip	Excellent Service	Notes
Restaurant (sit-down)	18–20%	25%+	On pre-tax subtotal
Food delivery	$3–5 or 15–20%	$6–10	More for bad weather
Hotel housekeeping	$3–5/night	$5–10/night	Leave daily, not at checkout
Bellhop	$1–2/bag	$3–5/bag	Tip on delivery
Valet parking	$2–5	$5–10	Tip when car is returned
Nail salon	20%	25%	Cash preferred
Hair stylist	20%	25%+	Tip shampoo tech separately
Uber / Lyft	$2–5 or 15–20%	$5–10	More for long trips
Bartender	$1–2/drink or 20%	$2–3/drink	More for craft cocktails
Massage therapist	20%	25%	Even at Massage Envy
Tattoo artist	20%	25%+	Always tip in cash

Frequently Asked Questions About Tipping

How much should you tip in general?

The general standard in the US is 18–20% for sit-down restaurant service, 20% for personal care services (nail salon, hair salon, massage, tattoo), $1–2 per drink at bars, and $3–5 for delivery drivers. Use our specific calculators above for each service type.

Is it rude not to tip?

At sit-down restaurants and personal care services in the US, not tipping is considered very rude. Many workers in these industries earn tipped minimum wage ($2.13/hr federally) and depend on tips for the majority of their income. At counter service and fast food, tipping is optional.

Should you tip before or after tax?

Tipping etiquette traditionally calls for tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since the server didn't provide the government's tax collection service. In practice, tipping on the post-tax total is also acceptable and common — the difference is usually $1–3 on a typical bill.

Do you tip at fast food restaurants?

Tipping is not expected or required at traditional fast food restaurants (McDonald's, Burger King, etc.). At fast casual restaurants where you order at the counter (Chipotle, Panera, Sweetgreen), a $1–2 tip is optional and appreciated but not obligatory.

What is the tip on a $100 bill?

On a $100 bill: 15% = $15, 18% = $18, 20% = $20, 25% = $25. For restaurant service, $18–20 is the standard. Leave $25 for exceptional service or a special occasion dinner.

How do you calculate a 20% tip quickly?

To calculate a 20% tip quickly in your head: move the decimal one place to the left (that's 10%), then double it. Example: $65 bill → $6.50 × 2 = $13 tip. Or just use our free tip calculator above for instant, exact results.