How does tip pooling distribution work?

Total tips are combined and redistributed among staff based on hours, role, or an agreed split.

What are common tip pooling distribution methods?

Equal splits, hours-weighted splits, and role-based percentage splits.

Are there legal rules around tip pooling?

Yes, many jurisdictions have specific labor laws governing tip pool participation and distribution.

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Tip Pooling Calculator

Split a shared tip jar or tip pool fairly among staff based on hours worked.

Total Tip Pool ($)

Total Hours Worked by All Staff

Your Hours Worked

Tip Pool Rate per Hour -

Your Share

What Is the Tip Pooling Calculator?

The Tip Pooling Calculator divides a shared pool of tips among staff proportionally to the hours each person worked during the shift or pay period — the most common fair-split method used in restaurants and bars.

Formula Used

Your Share = (Total Tip Pool ÷ Total Hours Worked) × Your Hours Worked

Enter every staff member's hours one at a time to see each person's share, or use this to quickly check your own share of the pool.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the total amount collected in the tip pool for the shift or period.
Enter the combined total hours worked by every staff member sharing the pool.
Enter the number of hours you personally worked.
Click Calculate to see the hourly rate and your share.

Worked Example

A $480 tip pool is split among staff who worked 60 total hours combined. That's $8.00 per hour worked. A staff member who worked an 8-hour shift receives 8 × $8.00 = $64.00.