It’s alway s nice to tip a little extra around the holidays, but how much exactly? Below we have the ultimate holiday tipping guide which is sure to help.
Person | Suggested Tip or Gift Value |
Animal Trainer | Cost of 1 session |
Au Pair | 1-2 week’s pay and a small gift from your kids |
Babysitter | Average day/evening pay for regular sitters and a small gift from your kids |
Barber | Cost of 1 session |
Bartender | $20-$40 for someone you see regularly |
Building Porter/Janitor | $25-$100 depending on involvement |
Building Superintendent | $25-$100 depending on involvement |
Cleaning Company | Cost of 1 session or a small gift, if you see the same people regularly |
Cobbler | Don’t tip |
Coffee Shop Barista | $10-$20 for someone you see regularly |
Contractor | Don’t tip |
Country Club Staff | $50 for someone you see regularly |
Day Care Staff | $25 to $50 for each staff member and a small gift from your kids |
Dentist | Don’t tip |
Doctor | Don’t tip |
Dog Walker | Cost of 1 session or 1 week’s pay |
Doorman | $25-$100 depending on involvement |
Driver / Limo Service | $20-$50 or more if it’s a regular driver |
Dry Cleaning Delivery | $10-$20 |
Elevator Operator | $10-$40 depending on involvement |
Errand Runner | $10-$40 for someone you hire regularly |
Food Delivery Person | $10-$30 for someone you see regularly |
Garbage Collector | $20-$30 |
Gas Station Attendant | $10-$20 for someone you see regularly |
Groomer | Cost of 1 session |
Hairdresser or Colorist | Cost of 1 session |
Handyman | $15-$50 |
Housekeeper | Cost of 1 session or a small gift for infrequent service |
Kennel Staff | $10 to $20 for each staff member or food for the group |
Kids’ Activities Instructor | Small gift from your kids |
Kids’ Coach (Athletics) | Small gift from your kids |
Landscaper | Cost of 1 session or $20-$50 for infrequent service |
Live-in Help (housekeeper, senior care aide, nanny, chef, etc.) | 1-2 week’s pay |
Massage Therapist | Cost of 1 session |
Mother’s Helper | Average day’s pay for regular helper and a small gift from your kids |
Nail Salon | Cost of 1 session |
Nanny | 1-2 week’s pay and a gift from your kids |
Newspaper Carrier | $10-$20 |
Nurse (in-home nurse, private nurse) | $25-$100 depending on involvement |
Nursing Home or Assisted Living Community Staff | $10 to $20 for each staff member or food for the group |
Package Delivery Person | FedEx: non-cash gifts worth under $75; UPS: encourages small gifts rather than cash |
Parking Garage Attendant | $10-$20 for someone you see regularly |
Personal Assistant | Small gift and a holiday bonus based on performance |
Personal Chef | 1-2 week’s pay or cost of one session, depending on frequency |
Personal Trainer | Cost of 1 session |
Pet Day Care Staff | $10 to $20 for each staff member or food for the group |
Pet Sitter | Cost of 1 session |
Physical Therapist | Don’t tip |
Pool Cleaner | Cost of 1 session |
Postal Worker | Food, perishable group gifts or a non-cash gift worth less than $20 |
School Bus Driver | $10-$20 |
Senior Care Aide | $25-$100, depending on frequency |
Snow Remover/Shoveler | Cost of 1 session |
Tailor | Don’t tip |
Teacher | Small gift from your kids |
Teacher’s Aide/Assistant | Small gift from your kids |
Tutor | Cost of 1 session and small gift from your child, depending on frequency |
Veterinarian | Don’t tip |
Waiter / Waitress | $20-$40 for someone you see regularly |
Zumba/Fitness Instructor | Cost of 1 session or a small gift |
Merry Christmas I try to listen every morning on my 50 minutes ride to work I heard you say you were going to do the worst Christmas song list. My vote is for “last Christmas ” all versions I find it so depressing I change to NPR everytime you play and change back when they say Aleppo you guys play it alot
Merry Christmas I try to listen every morning on my 50 minutes ride to work I heard you say you were going to do the worst Christmas song list. My vote is for “last Christmas ” all versions I find it so depressing I change to NPR everytime you play and change back when they say Aleppo you guys play it alot