Hello,
Here’s a list of occupations where workers commonly receive taxable tips as part of their income. These jobs typically involve direct customer service, and tipping is often customary or expected:
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Restaurant Servers (Waiters/Waitresses)
- Bartenders
- Baristas (less common, but sometimes tipped)
- Hosts/Hostesses (occasionally)
- Bussers/Food Runners (often receive tip-outs from servers)
- Pizza Delivery Drivers
- Catering Staff
- Transportation Services
- Taxi Drivers
- Rideshare Drivers (e.g., Uber, Lyft)
- Valet Attendants
- Chauffeurs / Private Drivers
- Airport Shuttle Drivers
- Luggage Porters / Skycaps (at airports)
- Personal Services
- Hair Stylists / Barbers
- Manicurists / Pedicurists
- Massage Therapists
- Makeup Artists
- Tattoo Artists
- Spa Technicians / Estheticians
- Hospitality & Cleaning
- Hotel Housekeepers
- Bellhops
- Concierges (sometimes tipped for special assistance)
- Coat Check Attendants
- Doormen (especially in upscale hotels/apartment buildings)
- Home & Delivery Services
- Movers
- Furniture/Appliance Delivery Workers
- Grocery Delivery Workers (e.g., Instacart, Shipt)
- Food Delivery Workers (e.g., DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats)
- Other Services
- Tour Guides
- Golf Caddies
- Casino Workers (e.g., dealers, cocktail servers)
- Dog Groomers / Pet Sitters (tipped occasionally)