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Tipping movers—what’s fair?

I’m moving next weekend and hiring a professional crew for the first time. I’ve got no clue what the standard tipping etiquette is for movers these days. Do I tip per hour, per person, or just a flat amount at the end?

Created: 24 Jul 2025 04:07:10 PM

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archytrek archy bows 24 Jul 2025 - 05:15:53 PM
Thank you so much! I’ve been stressing about this and really didn’t want to under- or over-tip. That guide sounds exactly like what I needed. I’ll definitely take a look before the move — really appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.
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Professor Adely Pavl 24 Jul 2025 - 04:57:41 PM
Tipping movers isn’t something you think about until you're standing there with a full truck and a crew of hardworking people. I found a really helpful guide if you're wondering is $100 a good tip for movers or not. It suggests tipping based on whether you’re paying hourly or a flat rate, and gives clear ranges for per-person and per-hour tips. That makes it easy to figure out a fair starting point. From what I’ve seen, $4–$6 per mover per hour or around 10–20% of the total move cost is standard. You can adjust for tricky moves, long waits, or if they're super efficient. It made budgeting easy, and the movers genuinely seemed appreciative when I followed the advice. Definitely worth a quick read before the big day!
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