Tipping Etiquette for Service Providers: Who Should You Tip?
PayScale Salary Survey Tipping Data for 2007
Ever wonder if you should tip the DJ, your hairstylist or a wedding planner? To help you figure it out, we pulled together a list of the most common jobs held by people who reported tips of $10 or more per week in 2007. Sure, $10 doesn’t seem like much – but it can add up to a lot of money. For instance, someone who makes $30,000 a year without tips, could make an additional $250 a month in tips or $3000 a year. Even tips as a lower percentage of earnings can add up; Disc jockeys report that only 6 percent of their income is from tips – which would add up to about $2,700 per year.
Tipping Guide – Who Gets Tipped:
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People involved in weddings and other events: Disc Jockeys, Catering Managers, Meeting & Convention Services Managers, and Musicians and Singers. |
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People who get us from point A to point B: Chauffeurs, Taxi Drivers, Boat Captains and Mates, and Corporate Jet Pilots. |
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People who make us pretty: Manicurists and Pedicurists, Cosmetologists, Estheticians and Hairstylists. |
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People who love your pets as much as you do: Dog Groomers are listed, and you may also want to include Dog Walkers, and Doggie Day Care Attendants in your holiday tipping. |
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And, remember, it isn’t just the person you tip directly, it’s everyone else behind the scenes: Busboys/Girls, Restaurant and Bar Managers, Chefs, and Hosts, since your tip gets distributed amongst the entire team that helps you. |
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Job
Title
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Percent of Pay from Tips
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Median Hourly Pay
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Waiter
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61%
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$12.20
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Gaming Dealer
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59%
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$21.30
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Bartender
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47%
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$15.80
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Sommelier
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46%
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$27.30
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Bar Manager
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45%
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$16.80
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Pizza Delivery Driver
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36%
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$10.60
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Front of House Manager (Restaurant)
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33%
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$15.10
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Banquet Manager
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30%
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$16.80
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Chauffeur
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28%
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$16.00
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Hairstylist
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24%
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$12.40
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Taxi Driver
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24%
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$23.70
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Cosmetologist
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22%
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$11.20
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Busboy/Girl
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21%
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$8.60
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Bell Captain
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19%
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$13.40
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Manicurist or Pedicurist
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19%
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$13.30
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Bus Driver
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17%
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$14.80
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Hair Salon and Spa Manager
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16%
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$15.20
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Restaurant Manager
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16%
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$15.90
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Barber
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14%
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$17.30
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Esthetician
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14%
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$17.40
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Counter Attendant
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13%
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$10.10
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Catering Manager
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13%
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$17.60
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Hotel Guest Services Manager
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13%
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$20.00
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Meeting & Convention Services Manager
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13%
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$17.50
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Coffee Shop Manager
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12%
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$10.60
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Gaming Cage Worker
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11%
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$15.20
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Barista
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11%
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$9.20
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Pizza Chef
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10%
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$8.40
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Concierge
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9%
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$16.30
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Massage Therapist
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8%
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$26.00
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Restaurant Host/Hostess
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8%
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$9.00
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Head Chef
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8%
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$15.60
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Automobile Detailer
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8%
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$13.00
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Sous Chef
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8%
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$16.80
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Dog Groomer
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7%
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$13.90
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Housekeeper
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7%
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$11.80
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Captain or Mate of Water Vessels
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7%
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$19.20
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Disc Jockey
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6%
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$21.10
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Tow Truck Driver
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6%
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$17.50
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Hotel Housekeeper
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6%
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$9.00
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Satellite Antenna Installer
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6%
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$17.30
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Van Driver
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6%
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$12.40
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Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance
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5%
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$20.80
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Corporate Jet Aircraft Pilot
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5%
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$26.40
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Musician or Singer
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4%
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$33.90
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Locksmith
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3%
|
$15.00
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Swimming Pool & Spa Technician
|
2%
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$25.50
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