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How Much Should You Tip Out? Real Numbers From Real Shifts
Standard tip-out percentages for bartenders, bussers, runners, and hosts, with a worked Friday-night example and the sales-vs-tips trap.
Tip Pooling Rules: What Managers Can't Touch
The FLSA rule that bars managers and supervisors from tip pools, the duties test that decides who counts, and the one exception.
Tip-outs vs. tip pools: what's the difference?
A tip-out is when a tipped employee (usually the server) shares a percentage of their tips or sales with support staff like bartenders, bussers, runners, and hosts. The server keeps the rest. Percentages vary by restaurant, but bartenders often get 5-10% of bar sales and bussers around 2-4% of total sales.
A tip pool collects all (or part) of everyone's tips into one pot, then splits it by hours worked or points. Pooling is common in casual-dining and fast-casual spots. The U.S. Department of Labor allows tip pooling as long as managers and supervisors never take a cut.
Use Tip-Out % mode when each role gets a fixed cut of your tips, and Tip Pool mode when the whole crew splits tips by hours worked.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip out the bartender?
Most U.S. restaurants ask servers to tip out bartenders 5-10% of bar sales or of total tips. House policies vary, so adjust the percentage above to match your restaurant's rules.
What is the standard tip-out percentage for bussers?
Bussers commonly receive 2-4% of total sales or of tips. Runners and food runners often get 1-3%, and hosts 1-2%. Your restaurant's handbook sets the exact numbers.
Are tip-outs and tip pools legal?
Generally yes, with limits: only traditionally tipped roles can share in pools, and employers, managers, and supervisors may never receive tip-pool funds. State laws differ, so check your state's wage rules.
How do I split a tip pool by hours?
Divide the total pool by the total hours worked by all eligible staff to get an hourly tip rate, then multiply each person's hours by that rate. Switch to Tip Pool mode above and the calculator does this automatically.
Is my shift data saved anywhere?
No. Saved shifts live only in your browser's localStorage on this device. Clearing your browser data deletes them. There is no account, no server, and no backup.