How Much Should I Tip the Pizza Deliverer?

Pizza deliverers, like waiters and waitresses, depend on tips to make a decent wage.

There's a Typical Amount

According to CNN Money, a tip of $2 or more per pizza is a good rule of thumb. The Original Tipping Page suggests a $1 to $3 tip based on distance, or $5 for large orders.

Base It on Percentage

Social etiquette leader The Emily Post Institute recommends calculating the tip based on percentage like you would tip a waitress. While 10 percent of the pizza bill should suffice, 15 to 20 percent would be appropriate for a particularly difficult delivery. Difficult delivery situations include bad weather and long distances.

Bottom Line

Different tipping experts come to similar figures when it comes to what pizza deliverers should get. On a $30 pizza order with two or three pies, figure on a tip of around $3 to $5.

References

• CNN Money: How Much to Tip
• The Original Tipping Page: Deliveries