The Brief

If there’s one thing Americans can agree on, it’s confusion about tipping.

While tipping is expected sometimes, it’s unclear in other situations. Do you tip the DoorDasher who picked up your food order and dropped it at your door? Do you tip the plumber on top of the bill they hand you? If so, how much? Is 20% generous or the new normal?

A new study is hoping to provide some clarity on this topic, revealing which services are tipped the most among Americans.

Bankrate conducted a study , surveying 2,277 U.S. adults between April 23-25, 2025 to learn more about tipping culture and views on tipping .

Larger percentage of people say they ‘always’ tip

By the numbers:

Since launching the survey in 2021, Bankrate reported a mostly steady decline in the percentage of American

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