Australia Tip Calculator
Calculate tips based on Australian tipping standards
Australia Tipping Guide
Tipping is not usually expected in Australia because minimum wages are relatively higher than in other regions and tipping is not needed to supplement income. However, tipping is gaining popularity in larger cities and is appreciated for exceptional service.
When to Tip in Australia
- Restaurants: 10% optional for good service, 10-15% for exceptional
- Cafes: Rounding up or tip jars are common, but not expected
- Taxis: Rounding up to nearest $5 is common
- Hair Salons: Not expected, but $5-10 appreciated
- Hotels: $2-5 for porters optional
- Bars: Not customary
Modern Tipping Trends
In recent years, particularly in upscale restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, tipping around 10% has become more common. Many restaurants now have EFTPOS machines with tipping prompts. However, there’s no obligation to tip, and it won’t be expected or cause offense if you don’t.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, tipping is completely optional in Australia. Service workers earn fair minimum wages ($23+ per hour), so they don't rely on tips. However, tipping 10% for exceptional service is increasingly common in major cities.
No, it's not rude at all. Most Australians don't tip regularly. If you don't tip, no one will be offended or think poorly of you. Tips are genuinely bonuses for outstanding service only.
Consider tipping 10% at upscale restaurants for excellent service, rounding up taxi fares, leaving $5-10 for exceptional hairdressers, or using tip jars at cafes for great coffee. It's always optional and appreciated but never expected.
Australia has strong minimum wage laws ensuring all workers earn a living wage. Currently, hospitality workers must be paid at least $23.23/hour (higher on weekends and holidays). Since workers don't rely on tips to survive, tipping never became culturally mandatory.
In upscale restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, tipping around 10% is becoming more common. Many card machines now prompt for tips. However, tipping remains optional and is nowhere near as expected as in North America.