💵 Moving Company Tip Calculator
Enter your total moving cost, crew size, and desired tip percentage to calculate a suggested tip amount per mover.
Percentage of the bill, split across the crew
total tip = moving cost x (tip percentage / 100)
tip per mover = total tip / number of moversThe defaults take a $1,000 move, 15 percent and a three-man crew: $150 in total, $50 each. The percentage box stops at 30, and anything negative or a crew of zero returns an error rather than a number. Base it on the labour charge before tax - if your invoice bundles in boxes, tape or valuation coverage, subtract those first, since nobody carried them up the stairs.
Percentage or a flat amount per mover
| Job | 15% split | Flat per mover |
|---|---|---|
| Half day, 2 movers, $400 | $30 each | $20 - $30 |
| Full day, 3 movers, $1,000 | $50 each | $40 - $50 |
| Long distance, 4 movers, $5,000 | $188 each | $40 - $60 |
The two agree on a local move and part company on a long one, because the price of a long-distance job is driven by weight and mileage rather than by hours of lifting. Use the percentage for local work; for anything interstate, pick the flat figure, multiply by the crew and work backwards to the percentage you want.
Frequently asked questions
How much should you tip movers?
Twenty to fifty dollars per mover for a day's work, at the top of that range for stairs, heavy furniture or bad weather. On a $1,000 job with three movers, 15 percent lands at exactly $50 each.
Do you tip movers a percentage or a flat amount?
A percentage suits a local hourly move, where the bill tracks the work. On a long-distance move priced by weight, 15 percent can reach $200 a head - use a flat $40 to $60 each instead.
Do I tip the loading and unloading crews separately?
Yes. On an interstate move they are usually different people, and each crew gets its own tip on the day they work. Splitting your budget in half between them is the simple approach.