How Much Should I Tip a Newspaper Carrier Per Week?

Newspaper carriers may not need weekly tips.

Don't Tip at All

Newspapers carrier is one of the professions that don't need regular tipping. Newspaper carriers are paid from the monthly bill you are charged by the newspaper. In addition, newspaper carriers often receive bonuses for sales and mileage. Because of this, tipping may be unnecessary.

Tip During the Holidays

The prevailing opinion about tipping newspaper carriers is that they should be paid once a year with a cash tip during the holiday season. This tip can range from a few dollars up to $50, depending on the service you have received throughout the year.

Bottom Line

Newspaper carriers fall in the same service area as letter carriers and other workers who come to your home on a daily basis. Because of this, the consensus is they should be tipped yearly during the holidays.

References

• Getrichslowly.org: Tipping tips
• Houseoffusion.com: Tipping newspaper carriers
• Etiquettehell.com: Tipping newspaper carriers