Tip Calculator
Calculate the right tip for any bill. Amount, percentage, and split between people. Free, no signup required.
How Much Should You Tip in Germany?
In Germany, tipping is voluntary — there is no legal obligation. The standard is 5 to 10% of the bill. Tips are a sign of satisfaction with the service and are usually given directly when paying, not left on the table.
Tipping by Industry
- Restaurant — 5–10% is standard, more for excellent service
- Cafe / Bar — Round up or 5–10% on the drinks bill
- Taxi — 5–10%, at minimum round up to the next euro
- Hairdresser — 1–2 euros or 5–10% of the price
- Hotel (housekeeping) — 1–2 euros per night left on the pillow
- Delivery service — 1–2 euros or round up
"Stimmt so" — The German Way of Tipping
The classic phrase when paying: you tell the waiter the rounded-up amount. For a bill of 27.40 euros, you say "30 euros, please" or "Stimmt so" (keep the change). Alternatively: "Machen Sie 30" (make it 30). The tip is given directly during the payment process, not left behind on the table afterward.
Splitting the Bill
In Germany, it is common to pay separately ("Getrennt, bitte"). The tip calculator can split the total amount including tip evenly among multiple people — handy for group dinners or business meals.
Tax Treatment of Tips
For employees in the hospitality industry, voluntarily given tips are tax-free in Germany (Section 3 No. 51 EStG), as long as they are paid directly from the guest to the employee. They are exempt from both income tax and social insurance contributions.