How's Your Tipping Etiquette? Check Out PayScale's Tipping Chart
Has the recent economic downturn left you scrambling to scrimp and save? While spending less is essential during lean times, skipping the tip isn't the best way to save a buck. So, before you tick off your local hairdresser or bartender, remember that these hardworking people rely on tips to stay afloat. Did you know, for example, that the average waitress gets over half of her hourly income from tips?
Take a look at our tipping chart below to find out which folks are hoping you'll say thanks. |
| Job Title |
Typical
Hours |
Median
Hourly Tips |
Median Base
Hourly Pay |
Typical Total
Hourly Income |
Percent of Total Hourly
Income from Tips |
Frequency
Tips Reported |
| Waiter / Waitress |
Part Time |
$9.90 |
$4.60 |
$14.50 |
68% |
Very Frequently |
| Gaming Dealer |
Full Time |
$13.40 |
$6.70 |
$20.10 |
67% |
Very Frequently |
| Bartender |
Part Time |
$10.30 |
$7.30 |
$17.60 |
59% |
Very Frequently |
| Restaurant Floor Manager |
Part Time |
$7.90 |
$7.50 |
$15.40 |
51% |
Frequently |
| Sommelier |
Full Time |
$12.40 |
$13.00 |
$25.40 |
49% |
Frequently |
| Pizza Delivery Driver |
Part Time |
$5.00 |
$6.60 |
$11.60 |
43% |
Very Frequently |
| Bar Manager |
Full Time |
$7.50 |
$10.50 |
$18.00 |
42% |
Very Frequently |
| Bell Captain |
Full Time |
$4.50 |
$9.60 |
$14.10 |
32% |
Very Frequently |
| Doorman |
Full Time |
$4.90 |
$11.00 |
$15.90 |
31% |
Very Frequently |
| Slot Key Person |
Full Time |
$4.40 |
$10.10 |
$14.50 |
30% |
Very Frequently |
| Hotel Room Service Attendant |
Full Time |
$3.80 |
$8.80 |
$12.60 |
30% |
Frequently |
| Parking Attendant |
Full Time |
$3.70 |
$8.90 |
$12.60 |
29% |
Very Frequently |
| Butler |
Full Time |
$3.80 |
$9.80 |
$13.60 |
28% |
Very Frequently |
| Hairstylist |
Full Time |
$3.50 |
$9.90 |
$13.40 |
26% |
Very Frequently |
| Chauffeur |
Full Time |
$3.70 |
$10.80 |
$14.50 |
26% |
Frequently |
| Banquet Manager |
Full Time |
$4.50 |
$15.20 |
$19.70 |
23% |
Frequently |
| Bus Driver, Large / Mobile Lounge |
Full Time |
$3.10 |
$11.10 |
$14.20 |
22% |
Frequently |
| Busboy/Girl |
Part Time |
$2.00 |
$7.20 |
$9.20 |
22% |
Very Frequently |
| Taxi Driver |
Full Time |
$4.40 |
$16.10 |
$20.50 |
21% |
Very Frequently |
| Cosmetologist |
Full Time |
$2.50 |
$9.40 |
$11.90 |
21% |
Very Frequently |
| Nail Technician |
Full Time |
$2.60 |
$10.40 |
$13.00 |
20% |
Very Frequently |
| Gaming Change Person / Booth Cashier |
Full Time |
$2.50 |
$10.20 |
$12.70 |
20% |
Frequently |
| Esthetician |
Part Time |
$2.90 |
$12.40 |
$15.30 |
19% |
Very Frequently |
| Restaurant Host / Hostess |
Part Time |
$1.80 |
$8.10 |
$9.90 |
18% |
Frequently |
| Chauffeur Motorbus Coach Operator |
Full Time |
$2.40 |
$10.80 |
$13.20 |
18% |
Frequently |
| Sushi Chef |
Full Time |
$2.60 |
$13.10 |
$15.70 |
17% |
Very Frequently |
| Personal Chef |
Part Time |
$3.50 |
$19.00 |
$22.50 |
16% |
Occasionally |
| Massage Therapist |
Limited Hours |
$4.80 |
$26.30 |
$31.10 |
15% |
Very Frequently |
| Barber |
Full Time |
$2.50 |
$13.80 |
$16.30 |
15% |
Very Frequently |
| Golf Club Manager |
Full Time |
$2.20 |
$13.70 |
$15.90 |
14% |
Occasionally |
| Counter Attendant |
Full Time |
$1.30 |
$8.20 |
$9.50 |
14% |
Frequently |
| Catering Manager |
Full Time |
$2.50 |
$15.80 |
$18.30 |
14% |
Frequently |
| Barista |
Part Time |
$1.20 |
$8.30 |
$9.50 |
13% |
Very Frequently |
| Van Driver |
Full Time |
$1.30 |
$10.20 |
$11.50 |
11% |
Occasionally |
| Disc Jockey |
Limited Hours |
$3.80 |
$30.00 |
$33.80 |
11% |
Frequently |
| Makeup Artist |
Part Time |
$2.50 |
$20.30 |
$22.80 |
11% |
Frequently |
| Coffee Shop Manager |
Full Time |
$1.30 |
$10.70 |
$12.00 |
11% |
Very Frequently |
| Tattoo Artist |
Part Time |
$4.60 |
$38.60 |
$43.20 |
11% |
Very Frequently |
| Tennis Coach |
Part Time |
$3.00 |
$25.20 |
$28.20 |
11% |
Occasionally |
| Ship Captain or Mate |
Full Time |
$2.50 |
$21.20 |
$23.70 |
11% |
Occasionally |
| Concierge |
Full Time |
$1.50 |
$13.80 |
$15.30 |
10% |
Frequently |
| Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance |
Limited Hours |
$2.20 |
$22.40 |
$24.60 |
9% |
Frequently |
| Pizza Chef |
Full Time |
$0.70 |
$7.60 |
$8.30 |
8% |
Frequently |
| Housekeeper |
Limited Hours |
$0.90 |
$10.10 |
$11.00 |
8% |
Occasionally |
| Mover |
Full Time |
$1.00 |
$11.30 |
$12.30 |
8% |
Occasionally |
| Steam Cleaner |
Full Time |
$1.00 |
$11.50 |
$12.50 |
8% |
Frequently |
| Musician or Singer |
Limited Hours |
$4.10 |
$49.10 |
$53.20 |
8% |
Frequently |
| Dog Groomer |
Full Time |
$1.00 |
$12.30 |
$13.30 |
8% |
Very Frequently |
| Automobile Detailer |
Full Time |
$0.80 |
$11.30 |
$12.10 |
7% |
Occasionally |
| Hotel Housekeeper |
Full Time |
$0.50 |
$8.20 |
$8.70 |
6% |
Frequently |
| Satellite Antenna Installer |
Full Time |
$1.00 |
$17.60 |
$18.60 |
5% |
Frequently |
| Swimming Pool & Spa Technician |
Full Time |
$1.00 |
$20.80 |
$21.80 |
5% |
Occasionally |
| Building Superintendent |
Full Time |
$0.90 |
$20.30 |
$21.20 |
4% |
Occasionally |
| Corporate Jet Pilot |
Full Time |
$1.30 |
$30.30 |
$31.60 |
4% |
Occasionally |
| Tow Truck Driver |
Full Time |
$0.60 |
$15.90 |
$16.50 |
4% |
Frequently |
| Automotive Glass Installer / Repairer |
Full Time |
$0.60 |
$18.20 |
$18.80 |
3% |
Occasionally |
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