⏱️ Hourly Service Tip Calculator

Need to tip someone who charges by the hour? Use this calculator to figure out a fair tip based on total hours worked and hourly rate.

🧾 What Is an Hourly Tip?

Many service providers work by the hour — and tips show appreciation for their effort and time.
This calculator helps you calculate the right amount without overthinking it.

👷 Who This Is For

Ideal for tipping service-based professionals like:

  • 👶 Babysitters & nannies

  • 🚚 Movers & drivers

  • ✂️ Hairdressers or barbers

  • 🧹 Cleaners or housekeepers

  • 🎓 Private tutors & freelancers

  • 🧑‍🔧 Plumbers, electricians (when tipping is optional)

💡 How to Use

  1. Enter the hourly rate

  2. Enter the total hours worked

  3. Choose a tip percentage (e.g. 10%, 15%, 20%)

  4. The calculator shows:

    • Base payment (hourly rate × hours)

    • Tip amount

    • Total payment with tip

✏️ Try the Calculator

💡 Embed your interactive tool here

  • Hourly Rate: [ Input ]

  • Hours Worked: [ Input ]

  • Tip %: [ Input or slider ]

  • Base Payment: [ Output ]

  • Tip Amount: [ Output ]

  • Total Payment: [ Output ]

🧠 Example

Hourly Rate = R120
Hours = 5
Tip % = 15%

  • Base Pay = R600

  • Tip = R90

  • Total Pay = R690

👍 When to Tip Hourly Workers

  • Consistently good service

  • Extra effort or long hours

  • Holiday or weekend work

  • One-on-one attention (like tutoring or styling)

Tip what feels right — even small gestures go a long way.