🇺🇸 Tipping in United States — 15–20%
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Standard Tip
15–20%
at restaurants
Currency
USD
$ — local currency
Tipping Culture
Expected
part of service culture
Tipping is expected in restaurants and bars, in taxis, at hair salons and in hotels. The Emily Post Institute suggests 15–20% of the bill before tax for sit-down table service.
Sit-down restaurant: 15–20% of the bill, before tax
Buffet: 10%, before tax
Bartender: $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% of the tab
Taxi: 15–20% of the fare (at least $1)
Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per day, left daily
Food delivery: 10–15% of the bill
Hair salon: 15–20%
Source: Emily Post Institute, General Tipping Guide (checked 18 Oct 2026). Common practice, not a rule. More detail: Tipping in the USA: what visitors need to know.
→ Open tip calculator for United StatesCommon Questions
Do you tip in United States?
Tipping is expected in restaurants and bars, in taxis, at hair salons and in hotels. For sit-down table service, the Emily Post Institute suggests 15–20% of the bill before tax.
How much should I tip at a restaurant in United States?
The Emily Post Institute suggests 15–20% of the bill before tax for sit-down table service, and 10% at a buffet.
Should I tip in cash or on card in United States?
Cash goes straight to the person who served you; how tips added on card are shared varies by venue and country. Carrying a little local currency (USD) makes small tips and purchases easier.
How do I calculate a tip for United States?
Use the Aorista tip calculator — enter your bill total in USD, set the tip between 15% and 20% (the Emily Post Institute’s range for sit-down restaurants, before tax), and choose the number of people. You’ll get the tip amount and each person’s share instantly.
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