How Much to Tip Movers
$20–40 per mover (half day)
Tip movers about $20–40 per mover for a half-day local move and $40–80 per mover for a full day. For long-distance moves, 5–10% of the total split among the crew is common. Cold drinks and lunch are appreciated extras, not replacements.
Typical: $20–$40 per mover (half day).
Tip$90.00
Per person figures assume you split the tip evenly.
Tipping movers: situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Half-day local move (4 hrs) | $20–40 per mover |
| Full-day move (8 hrs) | $40–80 per mover |
| Long-distance move | 5–10% of the bill |
| Stairs, piano, heavy safe | +$10–20 per mover |
| Loading/unloading only | $10–20 per mover |
Worth knowing
- Tip each mover directly in cash if you can, rather than one lump to the foreman.
- Tip both the loading crew and the unloading crew if they differ.
Questions people ask
Is $20 per mover enough?
For a small job of a few hours, yes. For a full day of heavy lifting, $40–80 each is more typical.
Should I tip movers if the company charges a lot?
Company pricing goes largely to the business. The crew doing the lifting still generally expects a tip.