Here are some common tip recipients and how much to tip:
Babysitter/nanny: one typical session/one week’s pay
Daycare staffer: $25 to $75, depending on how many hours your child is in this person’s care each week
Hairstylist/colorist/barber: the cost of one service
Home health aide/in-home caregiver: one week’s pay
Housecleaner: one visit
Landscaper/groundskeeper, such as a snow plower: one session
Massage therapist you see regularly: one session
Manicurist/pedicurist you see regularly: one session
Newspaper delivery person: $10 to $30
Personal trainer: one session
Pet sitter/dog walker/groomer: one session
Trash collectors/sanitation workers: $10 to $30 each
Apartment building staff: Buildings sometimes distribute staff lists that include years of service. (Some people believe those with longer tenures deserve bigger tips.)
Renters tend to tip less than owners, according to Brick Underground, a New York–based real estate site that issues an annual holiday tipping guide. In 2023, they suggested the following:
Super, resident manager: $150 to $300
Doorman, concierge: $75 to $200
Porter, handyman, and other maintenance staff: $25 to $50
Garage attendant: $25 to $75