How Much to Tip Furniture Delivery
$10–20 per worker
Tip furniture or appliance delivery crews $10–20 per worker. Give $20 or more each when they carry heavy pieces up stairs, assemble or install the item, or haul away your old one. Some retailers forbid tips, so a refusal is not rude.
Typical: $10–$20 per worker.
Tip$30.00
Per person figures assume you split the tip evenly.
How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Simple drop-off at the door | $5–10 per worker |
| Carried in and placed | $10–20 per worker |
| Stairs or a tight fit | $20+ per worker |
| Assembly or appliance install | $20 per worker |
| Haul-away of old item | +$5–10 per worker |
Worth knowing
- Cold water on a hot day is appreciated but doesn't replace a tip.
- Some big retailers have no-tip policies for delivery staff; offer anyway and accept a no.
Working it out by hand? See how to calculate a tip. Travelling? Customs differ abroad: tipping by country.
Questions people ask
Do you tip appliance delivery?
Yes, $10–20 per worker is common, more if they install it or remove the old appliance.
Do you tip furniture assemblers?
If they are employees of a delivery service, $10–20 each is a nice gesture. Independent assemblers who set their own prices don't expect one.