Delivery Tip Attribution Calculator
See how much of your Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub or Instacart tip reaches the courier. Per each platform's policy, 100% of customer tips go to the driver—not the platform.
Statutory Gratuity Rule: Under FLSA 29 U.S.C. § 203(m) and 29 CFR Part 531, tips are the absolute property of employees; employers and managers are strictly barred from retaining any portion of tip pools. Standard U.S. dining gratuity benchmarks range from 15% (standard service) to 18%–20% (good service) and 22%+ (exceptional service), calculated directly on the pre-tax subtotal.
Delivery Tip Attribution Calculator
See how much of your tip actually reaches the driver — and what doesn't
Uber states that 100% of the tip you add goes to the delivery person — tips never reduce Uber's base pay.
Tip on the food subtotal only. The service and delivery fees are platform charges, not driver income.
Where Your Money Goes
Per Uber Eats's public policy, 100% of your tip goes to the delivery person and does not replace the platform's base pay. Figures shown are general guidance, not official rate tables. Always confirm current policy on the platform's official site.
About This Calculator
What it does
Food-delivery tips are easy to misunderstand. This calculator shows that, under each major platform's publicly stated policy, 100% of the tip you add goes to the delivery person and does not replace the platform's base pay. The service and delivery fees you pay are separate platform charges and are not driver income—so tipping on the food subtotal is what actually supports your courier. Enter your order subtotal, the platform fee, and a tip percentage to see the breakdown.
Data sources
- National Restaurant Association
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Internal Revenue Service
- State Revenue Departments
Last updated: 2026 · Fact-checked against primary industry sources
Frequently asked questions
Does my tip replace the delivery app's base pay?
No. Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Instacart each state that 100% of customer tips go to the courier, and that the platform pays base pay separately. Your tip is additional income for the driver, not a subsidy for the app.
Should I tip on the delivery fee?
No. Tip on the food subtotal only. The service and delivery fees are platform charges that do not go to your driver.
How much should I tip for food delivery?
15–20% of the food subtotal, with a $2–3 minimum, plus $1–2 per mile beyond about 5 miles or for severe weather. The calculator shows your tip and exactly how much the driver receives.
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