Restaurant Tip Share Calculator
Split a tip pool by hours worked or role weighting.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Servers' total share
- $757.89
- Bartenders' total share
- $189.47
- Bussers' total share
- $252.63
- Value per point
- $15.79
Quick answer
A weighted tip pool splits the total based on each worker's hours multiplied by their role's point value, then divides proportionally.
Share = (hours x role points) / total weighted points x tip pool
How to use the Restaurant Tip Share Calculator
- 1Enter the total tip pool for the shift or period.
- 2Enter each role's total hours — the calculator applies standard point weightings (servers 2.0, bartenders 1.5, bussers 1.0).
- 3Each role's share is proportional to its total weighted points.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Total tip pool1200 $
- Server hours (2.0 pts/hr)24 hours
- Bartender hours (1.5 pts/hr)8 hours
- Busser hours (1.0 pt/hr)16 hours
Results
- Servers' total share$757.89
- Bartenders' total share$189.47
- Bussers' total share$252.63
- Value per point$15.79
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the point weightings?
This calculator uses common defaults — adjust hours proportionally to approximate different weightings if your house uses custom points.
Is tip pooling legal?
Rules vary by jurisdiction and whether tipped credit is used — check local labor law before implementing a pool.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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