Home Service Tip Calculator
Tip movers $20–50/mover/day, cleaners 15–20% or $15–30/visit, handymen 10–20%. Per-person, per-service breakdowns.
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.
Home Service Tip Calculator
Tip movers $20–50/mover/day, cleaners 15–20% or $15–30/visit, handymen 10–20%. Per-person, per-service breakdowns.
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Bill Breakdown
Tip is calculated on the pre-tax amount. Adjust state for accurate tax rates.
About This Calculator
What it does
Covers movers ($20–50 per mover per day), cleaners ($15–30 per visit or 15–20%), handymen (10–20%), and gardeners. Example: a full-day move with three movers handling heavy furniture warrants $40 each ($120 total); a two-hour clean warranting $25 is reasonable.
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
How much to tip movers?
$20–50 per mover for a full day, more for long-distance moves, heavy items, or special handling.
How much to tip cleaners?
15–20% of the service cost, or $15–30 per visit, more for exceptional service or large homes.
Should I tip handymen?
For small jobs, 10–20% is appropriate; for larger projects, a flat completion bonus is common.
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