Mover Tip Calculator
Not sure what to tip? Get a per-mover suggestion plus a plain-English breakdown.
About your move day
Honest answers get you a fair range, not guilt-trip math
Move type
How many movers?
How long did they work?
6 hours
How tough was the job?
How was the service?
Anything extra?
Suggested tip total
$120
$40 per mover · typical range $105 to $135
Per mover
$40
Range: $35 to $45 each
Why this amount makes sense
- ·For a local move, many people tip around $5 to $10 per mover per hour. Your 6-hour job points to about $40 per person when we factor in the details below.
- ·You listed 3 movers. Tipping each person directly is the norm, so the total reflects 3 × $40.
- ·A moderate-difficulty move (some stairs, bulky pieces, or a full home) usually earns a bit more than a simple apartment shuffle.
- ·Solid, on-time work with no major issues usually lands in the middle of the typical range.
- ·Tips are cash when possible and handed to each mover. If your contract already includes a gratuity line item, check your invoice before you pay twice.