How much should I tip at a restaurant in Australia?

10–15% for good service, up to 20% for exceptional service. Tipping is not mandatory in Australia.

Is tipping compulsory in Australia?

No — tipping is entirely voluntary in Australia. Australian hospitality workers are paid a minimum wage and do not rely on tips.

How do I calculate a 15% tip manually?

Divide the bill by 10 to get 10%, then add half of that for 5%. For a $80 bill: $8 + $4 = $12 tip.

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Tip Calculator

Enter your bill, pick a tip percentage, and split across the table. Tap any result to copy it.

Bill Amount

Tip Percentage

Split Between

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Tip Amount

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Total Bill

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Tip Per Person

$0.00

Each Person Pays

$0.00

How to use

Enter the bill amount from your receipt (subtotal before tip).
Pick a preset tip percentage or type any custom percentage in the small input.
Use the + and − buttons to set the number of people splitting the bill, then tap any result to copy it.

FAQ

Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, but it is appreciated for good service. A typical tip at a sit-down restaurant is 10–15% for good service, and up to 20% for exceptional service. For cafes and casual dining, rounding up to the nearest dollar or leaving a few coins is common.

Divide the bill by 10 (move the decimal one place left) to get 10%, then add half of that for the extra 5%. For example, a $80 bill ÷ 10 = $8 (10%), plus $4 (5%) = $12 tip total. Or just let this calculator do the maths for you.

This calculator splits the bill evenly across all people. For uneven splits (where different people ordered different amounts), calculate each person's individual subtotal first, then apply the tip percentage to each one separately.