How Much to Tip A Delivery driver?
Updated 2026-05-23 · 2026 U.S. tipping standard
Tip food delivery drivers 15–20% of the order with a $5 minimum, and tip furniture or appliance delivery teams $10–$20 per person — more for stairs, large items, or assembly. For app deliveries (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub), tip in the app; for cash-on-delivery food and big-ticket items, tip in cash at the door.
Tip calculator
U.S. norm is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal.
Advanced — tip on pre-tax amount
- Tip
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- Bill (tipped on)
- $0.00
- Each person
- $0.00
- Each tip share
- $0.00
Enter a bill amount above to calculate.
What's normal for delivery driver?
- Food delivery (app or shop): 15–20%, $5 minimum.
- Furniture / appliance delivery: $10–$20 per delivery person.
- Mattress or large appliance with haul-away of the old item: $20 per person.
- Grocery delivery: see /how-much-to-tip/grocery-delivery.
When to tip more
- Walk-up to an upper floor without an elevator.
- Bad weather or long drive.
- Driver waited patiently for a slow restaurant.
- Delivery crew assembled or set up the item.
When a smaller tip is reasonable
- Visible mishandling or damage.
- Items left at the curb when in-room delivery was paid for.
Worked example
On a $40 delivery driver bill at the standard 20%, the calculator above shows the exact tip and total — adjust the bill or percent to match your own situation, and split it among multiple people using the stepper.
Delivery driver tipping FAQ
Do I tip if there's a "delivery fee" on the bill?
Yes. The delivery fee almost always goes to the restaurant or platform, not the driver.
Is a $3 tip OK on a $15 delivery?
It clears 20% but is below the $5 minimum norm — round up to $5.
Should I tip the furniture-delivery crew if the store says "no tipping"?
If the company policy truly forbids tipping, respect it. Most U.S. delivery crews can accept tips, and a $10–$20-per-person tip is the norm.
Tip in cash or app?
App for app deliveries, cash for everything else. Carry small bills.