Tips on How Much to Tip Movers

How Much Should You Tip Your Movers?

Your moving day is fast approaching, and you have everything planned out. You’ve packed your life neatly into boxes and suitcases, you’ve wrapped up your furniture, and you’ve hired Lamanna Moving, your trusted local moving company. Now comes the final (and most awkward) part: how much do you tip your movers on the big day?

The only rule when it comes to tipping your movers is that there’s absolutely no pressure to do it. But you hired them for a reason: moving takes a lot of heavy lifting that you’d rather not do yourself. Tipping is a simple way to say thanks for a job well done. At Lamanna Moving, receiving tips is never expected, but our team is always appreciative of our local Albany, Clifton Park, & Saratoga, NY neighbors who choose to leave them a little extra something for a job well done.

When (And When Not) to Tip

Not all moving companies are created equally. If you get anything less than an exceptional experience, don’t feel obligated to hand over more cash. If your movers have gone above and beyond what you expected, it’s a nice gesture to reward their hard work.

There’s no hard-and-fast rule to tipping movers but if you’re going to tip, it’s generally best to give each crew member an equal amount. If you’d rather just deal with one person, give the full tip to the head mover so they can split it evenly among the crew.

As a guideline, most people will tip their movers 5-10%. For example: if your move costs $1,200, you could give the crew any amount starting at $60. If you have three movers, that works out to $20 each.

Tipping your movers is appropriate if: