Waiter & ServerTip Calculator
Enter the bill and how the service was, then decide what feels right for your server.
How much should you tip a waiter or server?
In the U.S., 15%–20% of the bill is the standard tipping range for restaurant servers, with 20% a common reference point for good service.
- Typical U.S. range
- 15%–20% of the bill
- Common reference
- 20% of the bill
What’s common in the U.S.
For U.S. sit-down restaurant service, 15%–20% of the pre-tax bill is the standard tipping range, with 20% a common reference point for good service. Exceptional service, large parties or complicated orders are common reasons people tip toward the higher end.
What tippos suggests
tippos suggests entering the bill and how the service was, using that to highlight a relevant percentage, and choosing what feels right.
Tipping is always your decision. These numbers are context, not a requirement, and no amount is ever preselected for you.
Sources & methodology
Sources reviewed: September 3, 2026
tippos compares the references below to provide practical U.S. context. The final amount is always your decision.
- The Emily Post Institute — General Tipping GuideSupports 15%–20% for restaurant servers.
- NerdWallet — How Much to Tip Just About EveryoneService-by-service U.S. tipping guidance built around a 15%–20% general range.