How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the USA, the standard tip at a restaurant is 15–20% of the pre-tax bill. For excellent service, 20–25% is common. For buffets or counter service, 10% is typical.

How do I calculate a 20% tip?

To calculate a 20% tip, multiply your bill by 0.20. For example, on a $50 bill: $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip. Your total would be $60.

How do I split a bill between friends?

Add the tip to the total bill, then divide by the number of people. TipQuickly does this automatically — just enter how many people are splitting.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

In the USA, tipping on the pre-tax amount is standard and accepted. Many people tip on the post-tax total for simplicity, which results in a slightly larger tip.

Is tipping mandatory in the USA?

Tipping is not legally required in the USA, but it is strongly expected for sit-down restaurants, bars, taxis, and personal services because servers are paid a sub-minimum tipped wage.

Tip Calculator

Calculate your tip and split the bill in seconds — free, no signup.

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage

Split Between

1person

Tip (20%)$0.00

Tip per person$0.00

Total per person$0.00

Total bill$0.00

How Much Should You Tip?

Tipping in America is expected across most service industries. At sit-down restaurants, 18–20% is the standard — 15% for average service, 20–25% for great service. Use the guide below as a quick reference, and let TipQuickly do the math for you.

Service Type	Suggested Tip
Restaurant (sit-down)	18–20%
Bar / Bartender	$1–2/drink or 20%
Food Delivery	15–20%
Pizza Delivery	$3–5
Hair Salon	15–20%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	15–20%
Hotel Housekeeping	$2–5/night
Hotel Valet	$2–5
Spa / Massage	15–20%

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Tip Calculators by Percentage

Pre-set tip calculators for the most common US tip rates.

15%Tip Calculator 18%Tip Calculator 20%Tip Calculator 25%Tip Calculator

Tip Calculators by US State

Local tipping etiquette and sales-tax notes for major US states.

New York California Texas Florida

Tip Calculator

How Much Should You Tip?

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Tip Calculators by Percentage

Tip Calculators by US State

More Tip Guides

How Much to Tip at a Restaurant in 2025

Tipping Etiquette in the USA

How to Split a Restaurant Bill Fairly