Doordash Tip Calculator: How much should you tip for Doordash?

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To help you determine the best tip for your Doordash driver, use this super simple tip calculator. Unlike other calculators on the Internet, this little beast factors in things like weather, order complexity and distance to ensure you tip an appropriate amount given the driver's level of effort.




How much should I tip my Doordash driver?


Tips of around 5 to 10 percent of the order cost are considered standard for Doordash deliveries. Larger tips are of course appreciated but most are satisfied with that amount. Though, I firmly believe you should only tip if you can afford/want to.


Tip culture in America is a little crazy at times with some shaming people for tipping too little or not at all. You'll often hear people profess that you shouldn't be eating out or ordering delivery if you can't afford to tip. But this is pure nonsense. You should only refrain from eating out or ordering delivery if you can't afford the price of the goods the merchant set...not some imaginary surcharge society attempts to impose.


As the consumer, your only job is to pay for goods and services, not to subsidize an employee's wages. But as a human, helping someone out with extra cash is great if can swing it.


How Much Do DoorDash Drivers Make?


DoorDash driver pay is a hotly debated topic. Some claim it's a solid side hustle, while others argue it's hardly worth the gas money. The truth? It depends on location, order volume, tips, and those infamous peak pay promotions.


Most drivers report making anywhere from $15 to $25 per hour, but that number can swing wildly based on factors like time of day, distance traveled, and, of course, customer tips. And that last part tipping vs. not tipping is what really makes or breaks a driver's earnings.


Tipping vs. Not Tipping


The debate over tipping culture has never been louder. Some argue that customers shouldn't feel obligated to tip after all, it's DoorDash's responsibility to pay their workers fairly. Others insist that drivers rely on tips to make deliveries worth their time.


Personally, I've only used DoorDash once in my life when I was sick on vacation, barely able to stand, and needed to feed my family. I tipped big not because I was forced to, but because I genuinely appreciated the service (and, let's be honest, I felt like I was on my deathbed and needed all the good karma I could get).


And that's exactly how tipping should work. It should be about appreciation, not obligation.


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Be sure to bookmark this tool for the next time you order DoorDash. And if you're debating how much to tip for your next ink session, check out the Tattoo Tip Calculator. Not into pain and permanent ink? The Barbershop Tip Calculator might be more your speed.


Matt Irving is the CEO of Super Easy Tech, LLC.
 
Matt is the CEO of Super Easy Tech and creator of Super Easy CRM. He is a passionate software engineer, tech blogger, and gamer. Feel free to connect on any of the platforms listed below.

Posted by: Matt Irving on 3/10/2025