Appliance Delivery Tip Calculator
Calculate a per-worker appliance delivery tip from crew size, stairs, installation or haul-away, and item weight — with a total for the whole crew.
Amounts are per worker. For 2 workers: $20.00 total (fair range $16.00–$26.00). Tip each worker in cash at the door when possible.
How Much Should You Tip Appliance Delivery Workers?
Appliance delivery workers handle heavy equipment carefully. Tip $10-20 per person, more for installation.
Appliance Delivery Tipping Guide
Recommendation Factors
This recommendation changes with the practical effort involved:
- Tip per delivery person
- Include extra for installation
- More for removal of old appliances
- Difficult access (stairs, tight spaces) = more
Appliance Delivery Tipping Etiquette
Appliance delivery workers handle heavy equipment carefully. Tip $10-20 per person, more for installation.
How this per-worker recommendation works
- •Base: $10 per delivery worker
- •Stairs: +$5 per flight (capped at 3 flights)
- •Assembly or setup: +$10 per worker
- •Items: 3–5 items +$5, 6+ items +$10 per worker
- •Oversized or very heavy pieces: +$5 per worker
Example: 2 workers, 1 flight of stairs, 3 items → $20 per worker, $40 total (fair range $32–$50).
This is a transparent editorial model, not an official formula from any platform. You can override the recommendation in the calculator above. Read the full delivery methodology and change log →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you tip appliance delivery?
Tip $10-20 per delivery person. Add more for installation, old appliance removal, or difficult access.
Do you tip if installation is included?
Yes, tip for the overall service. Installation requires skill and effort beyond just delivery.
Should you tip Best Buy or Home Depot delivery?
Yes, tip the delivery workers $10-20 each regardless of where you purchased the appliance.
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Written and maintained by the CalculateTip.io Editorial Team. Last reviewed by the CalculateTip.io Editorial Team. Rates shown are editorial guidance based on common US practice, not official rules — local customs and platform policies vary.
Sources: How our delivery tip model works · Emily Post Institute tipping guidance · CalculateTip.io editorial guidance based on common US practice; local customs and platform policies vary