Holiday Tipping Guide
You can get more info about how much to tip this holiday season HERE!
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 |
Gift A Day
Here’s a great gift for any parent or grandparent! It’s the Sketchers Go Walk shoes. They are super comfortable and come in a variety of different styles. Check them out!
- Skechers Performance Women’s Go Walk 3 Renew Slip-On Walking Shoe
- Skechers Performance Men’s Go Walk 3 Slip-On Walking Shoe
Gadget Gifts
For someone who’d love to dabble in HOME AUTOMATION:
- The Nest Thermostat.  Control your AC and Heat away from home!
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Fast food workers??? I work at subway, we don’t get any raises for the holiday, we are allowed tips, we would greatly appreciate it.