🇺🇸 Tipping & service charge in United States

Tipping is expected here. Tax is usually added at the till. A typical tip is 15–25%. Restaurants in United States don’t usually add a service charge. Sales tax of about 8% is usually added when you pay.

At a glance

Currency: USD
Service charge: Usually none
Sales tax: 8% · added at the till
Tip: tip expected · 15–25%

Popular ways to pay friends back: Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal.

Example: dinner for 4

A $160 dinner for 4 comes to $201.60 with the usual charges — $50.40 per person.

Food & drinks	$160
Sales tax 8%	$12.80
Tip	$28.80
Total	$201.60
Each pays (4 people)	$50.40

Split a bill in United States

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in United States?

Tipping is expected here. Tax is usually added at the till. A typical tip is 15–25%.

Is there a service charge in United States?

Restaurants in United States don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in United States?

Sales tax of about 8% is usually added when you pay.

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.