Free Restaurant Tip Pool Calculator

Split tips fairly among your restaurant staff with 6 calculation methods: equal split, hours worked, custom percentages, sales performance, points system, or hybrid combinations. Export results to CSV.

6 Calculation Methods

Sales & Points Based

CSV Export

Hybrid Methods

How do you want to split tips?

Choose the method that works best for your team

Split Tips Evenly

Every staff member gets an equal share of the tips

Split by Hours Worked

Staff get tips proportional to hours they worked

Custom Percentages

Set custom percentage for each staff member

Split by Sales Performance

Tips distributed based on individual sales amounts

Points System

Weighted point system for different roles and contributions

Hybrid Method

Combine multiple methods with custom weightings

How to Use the Tip Pool Calculator

Quick Start

1
Enter the total tips collected for your shift
2
Add staff members who will receive tips
3
Add any deductions (credit card fees, house %)
4
View each person's fair share instantly

Features

6 calculation methods (equal, hours, %, sales, points, hybrid)
Advanced staff management with role data
CSV export functionality
Data persistence (saves your setup)
Mobile-friendly responsive design
No registration required

Tip Pool Calculator Examples

Example 1: Simple Equal Split

Total Tips: $240

Staff: 4 people (Sarah, Mike, Lisa, Tom)

Deductions: None

Each person receives: $60.00

$240 ÷ 4 staff = $60 per person

Example 2: With Credit Card Fees

Total Tips: $320

Staff: 5 people

Credit Card Fees: 3%

After deductions: $310.40

Each person receives: $62.08

$320 - 3% = $310.40 ÷ 5 = $62.08

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the tip pool calculator work?

Enter the total tips collected for your shift, add your staff members' names, and optionally subtract any deductions (like credit card processing fees). The calculator will divide the remaining amount equally among all staff members.

What deductions can I include?

Common deductions include credit card processing fees (typically 2-4%), house percentage (if your restaurant takes a cut), and other agreed-upon deductions. Enter these as a percentage of the total tips.

Is this different from the regular tip calculator?

Yes! The regular tip calculator helps customers calculate tips when dining out. This tip pool calculator is specifically for restaurant staff and managers to split pooled tips fairly among team members.

What calculation methods are available?

Choose from 6 methods: Equal Split (everyone gets same amount), Hours-Based (proportional to hours worked), Custom Percentages (set individual percentages), Sales-Based (based on individual sales), Points System (weighted points for roles), or Hybrid (combine multiple methods).

How do I handle cash vs credit card tips?

Add both cash and credit card tips together for the total amount. If your restaurant charges processing fees on credit tips, include that as a deduction percentage.

What if the tips don't divide evenly?

The calculator handles rounding automatically to ensure cents are distributed fairly. Any remainder is typically added to maintain the exact total.

Can I export or save the results?

Yes! You can copy the results to clipboard or export them as a CSV file with all staff details and calculation breakdowns. Staff setups are automatically saved for future use.

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About Our Tip Pool Calculator

Our free restaurant tip pool calculator makes it easy to split tips fairly among your staff. Designed specifically for restaurant managers, bar managers, and service teams who need to distribute pooled tips equitably at the end of each shift.

The calculator uses an equal split method, dividing the total tips (minus any deductions) evenly among all staff members. This ensures transparency and fairness in tip distribution, helping maintain good relationships among team members.

Simply enter the total tips collected, add your staff members' names, and account for any deductions like credit card processing fees or house percentages. The tool instantly calculates each person's share with clear breakdowns for complete transparency.

Built for mobile devices and desktop use, our tip pool calculator works seamlessly in busy restaurant environments. No registration required - just open the tool and start calculating fair tip distributions for your team immediately.