What are the biggest tipping states?

Toast's report ranked the average restaurant tips for all 50 states. According to their report, Delaware is leading the pack with an average tip rate of 21.5%, followed by Indiana and Kentucky, tied at 20.6%. In contrast, average tipping rates were the lowest in California, at 17.4%, per Toast's report.



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In America, tipping is optional in name only. Legally it's voluntary but if you slink out of a restaurant without leaving a gratuity of between 15 and 25 per cent, you're likely to be chased by a waiter demanding to know why.

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Whilst in much of Asia tipping is not expected, tipping is actually considered rude in the following countries: Japan. China. South Korea.

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Millennials are the most generous tippers, according to our research, followed closely by Baby Boomers. Members of the Silent Generation came in as the least likely to give a big tip with an average of just 15.16%.

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A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. It's a reality that only exists in North America—the United States and Canada. In most other parts of the world, tips are not expected—and in some cases, it's considered rude to tip.

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Which state has the highest minimum wage? While Washington is technically the state with the highest hourly minimum wage at $15.74, Washington, D.C. has the highest rate across the country: $17.00! Adhering to federal and state minimum hourly wage guidance helps you remain compliant and ensures your success.

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