Should you tip the pizza delivery guy, and if so about how much?

November 17, 2009 by admin · 39 Comments
Filed under: Other - Food & Drink 
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babaygirl asked:

Me and my fiance order pizza sometimes. When we do I am always asking this question in the back of my head. So I though I would ask.
okay for the girl that said she is sorry I didn’t tip the pizza guy. I didn’t say that I it and I always do. So don’t talk like I said something I never did say.
Poelpe be nice it just a question no reason to be a bitch or asshole.

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39 Responses to “Should you tip the pizza delivery guy, and if so about how much?”
  1. T says:

    20% of your order T

  2. RonYe To The says:

    yea like 2 dollars RonYe To The

  3. xxluvmyfiremanxx says:

    yes you should tip and it should be around $5 xxluvmyfiremanxx

  4. NevermindCobain says:

    lol give him a slice of pizza. He will be happy then. haha tip him like a dollar or 2 thats all. NevermindCobain

  5. drgoodhi says:

    yes you should tip drgoodhi

  6. kja63 says:

    If the pizza arrived on time, is what you ordered, and is hot….. Yes, you tip the delivery person.

    If the pizza cost you $15 (for example) then tip the driver $2. kja63

  7. boogiedownbronxAMAZIN says:

    yes $3.50 the most boogiedownbronxAMAZIN

  8. David G says:

    Depends if the service was fast..if it was slow or your not satisfied, tip 5%, if it was good, tip 15% David G

  9. Special Ed says:

    I usually do $2.00 and some loose change if laying around. Special Ed

  10. Ginnykitty says:

    I usually give them a dollar or 2. Ginnykitty

  11. Leslie M says:

    depends on the service really i usually tip between $3.00-$5.00 does that help? Leslie M

  12. captmhunt says:

    ABSOLUTELY… at at least 20 percent captmhunt

  13. Jen L says:

    Yes, you should tip at least $4 or $5. Jen L

  14. Jessie P says:

    Um yeah! That’s how they make their living. I usually tip at least $5, and that ensures that my pizza is not spit on next time. Jessie P

  15. Precious says:

    Yes. I always tip. I usually tip $3. I feel sorry for the pizza guys who came to your house and didn’t get a tip. Precious

  16. Violet says:

    If you were him, working for $2 an hour, would you want a tip? If you ordered enough food for 10, give the guy $10…smaller order $2-4 is likely good. Unless you’re in New York or LA, then give the guy as much as you can.

    If you have extra cash, surprise someone one day and give him/her a HUGE tip. It’ll make the person’s day and you’ll feel awesome.

    WHat goes around comes around…good karma Violet

  17. LadyChristmas says:

    Standard tip for pizza delivery is 10-20%. I always tip more because I always order from the same place. My name is known there now and I get excellent service – they keep coming back for the good tips :) LadyChristmas

  18. AC says:

    yeah, because it is the same in the resturant. the delivery guy brings the food to your door. so why not! i think anywhere from $3 to $5 depending on how much the food came to. sometimes i just give the rest of the change. also remember that most places live off of their tips… AC

  19. Ivonne says:

    Not if they charge a delivery fee but usually a buck or two Ivonne

  20. NANCY K says:

    Yes always tip the pizza guy – unless it is late or has parts missing. NANCY K

  21. scrappykins says:

    As a manager of a pizza shop I would have to say that they definitely appreciate a big tip. I would say always tip 5 dollars unless you ordered a ton of food and they have to carry a lot of bags. Then I would make the tip bigger. Plus, with the cost of gas a 5 dollar tip lets them know you appreciate the fact that they are still willing to pay 3 + dollars a gallon for gas to bring you your food. ~April~ scrappykins

  22. James A says:

    20% (same as a waiter) or more James A

  23. undersmoke86 says:

    only if it comes fast and if he does not have an attitude undersmoke86

  24. otisisstumpy says:

    the pizza delivery guy is saving you the gas and having to drive and pick up your own pizza and you are wondering if you should tip him? DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    $5 or 20% if the order is a big order. Gas ain’t cheap nowadays ya know! otisisstumpy

  25. michele c says:

    Yes you should as most of these guys are working for the tips, not what the pizza place pays them,and believe me they sure do remember you when you call and order again. michele c

  26. ZOOGLY says:

    yes, a couple of dollars will be appreciated. depending on how much your ordered and how quickly it was delivered. ZOOGLY

  27. edyyrules says:

    I usually tip the pizza guy like 1or 2 dallors and sometimes a 5 if it’s a lot of pizzas. I suggest not tipping at resterunts cause they put it in the bill most of the time plus if you do they pay tip taxes which i don’t like. Now i tip the pizza guy 15% of the order or 10. edyyrules

  28. barefootboy says:

    Tipping the delivery guy is a good thing. Or next time he might spit on your pizza ;)

    For a non-monetary tip, you could give him a show of extra skin. You know — answer the door wearing almost nothing or completely naked. hehe barefootboy

  29. sabrina b says:

    i think u should always tip the pizza guy at least $5 sabrina b

  30. bib says:

    I agree with everyone else. a good tip is anywhere between $3-5 and it does ensure you get good service next time. I think they note your account with all details both good and bad so when you are a good tipper, its noted and you get better service from your delivery guy or girl. bib

  31. buzzlightminute says:

    I always give the guy or girl a tip. It’s the major part of their income, and if I can’t afford a tip, I won’t have pizza delivered. Neither should anyone else. buzzlightminute

  32. luckistrike says:

    I tip about 2 dollars. luckistrike

  33. zipman10 says:

    I usually give at least a dollar zipman10

  34. linda_g47 says:

    Yes, you should always tip the pizza delivery guys/girls. I used to be a delivery person. We got paid min wage plus commission for our deliveries, but we had to use our own cars and provide our on gas. I have driven 9-10 miles one way to deliver and not get a tip. The tips are what helps pay for the gas. linda_g47

  35. sharrona says:

    I tip according to promptness. . .

    or/just a basic minimum sharrona

  36. reesspieces says:

    Absolutely, same as a waitor/waitress. In fact, pizza delivery people make even less than they do, so it’s just common courtesy. You should tip a little extra if they arrive early. reesspieces

  37. zilchman says:

    About a dollar two fifty. zilchman

  38. curt says:

    well it depends on how his custormer service was, if he just ask u for your money and then give u the pizza. then i dont think you should. But if he is polite and say yes ma’am, or please words like that than yeah. Also if he has a smile on his face, trying to be happy in what he is doing, even tho its his boring job, that is what makes a person give the pizza man BIG tips. curt

  39. busybody12 says:

    I always tip him. Sometimes I have to help him back up again.
    Seriously, I give minimum of $3.00, sometimes $5.00 If it is a party and they bring a lot of pizza the tip goes up. busybody12

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