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