Food-business tools
Restaurant Tip-Out Calculator
Split a shift's tip pool across your team by role and hours worked. Enter the pool, add each staff member, and everyone's fair payout is calculated instantly. Free, no signup, nothing stored.
Last reviewed June 2026
Shares are weighted by each person's role and hours worked.
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Each person earns points = hours × role weight. The pool is then divided in proportion to everyone's points, so someone who worked longer or holds a higher-weighted role receives a larger share. Change a role to change its weight, or tweak hours to match exactly how your shift ran.
Frequently asked questions
This tool helps you divide a tip pool fairly; it is not legal or payroll advice. Tip-pooling rules vary by state and situation — confirm what's permitted for your venue.