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Americans may be feeling “tip fatigue,” but most are still leaving gratuities for a range of services \u2014 and where they live appears to shape how much they give, according to a new report.<\/p>\n

South Carolina tops the list, with an average tip rate of 20.71%, making it the only state to surpass the 20% threshold, according to a report from JIM, an AI-powered financial platform for small sellers. It broke down tipping behavior<\/a> across all 50 states.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More than 89,068 verified tipping transactions from 6,214 active merchants in 177 business categories throughout 2025 were analyzed to determine the states with the highest and lowest average tip percentages, a news release<\/a> indicated.<\/p>\n

AMERICANS ARE FED UP WITH TIPPING CULTURE, YET MANY STILL SHELL OUT 20% AT RESTAURANTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Tipping behavior is evolving, but one thing is consistent. Americans still gravitate toward the 15% to 20% standard, regardless of industry,” said Ricardo Cici, chief growth officer at CloudWalk, the Brazilian fintech company behind JIM.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“What is changing is where tipping shows up and what it means economically. We are seeing meaningful tip dollars flowing into higher-value services beyond restaurants,<\/a> which has real implications for small operators who rely on fast, fair access to their earnings,” Cici said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Rounding out the top five are Wisconsin at 19.15%, Connecticut at 18.43%, Maryland at 18.40% and Nevada at 16.88%.<\/p>\n

On the other end of the spectrum, Oregon ranks as the least generous state at 13.10% \u2014 followed by Virginia at 13.58%, New York at 13.72%, Alaska at 14.11% and Illinois at 14.37%.<\/p>\n

BARTENDERS SAY ONE COMMON REQUEST COSTS THEM TIPS \u2014 AND SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE NO IDEA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The average tip percentage nationally is 15.46%, falling within the long-standing 15% to 20% cultural norm, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The average tip value is $12.44, with higher-ticket services such as car repair, transportation<\/a> and specialized personal services often generating larger dollar amounts than restaurant tabs.<\/p>\n

Barber and beauty shops rank among the highest for tip percentage at 17%, while certain personal services, such as tattoo and pet care providers, trend even higher, the report found.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, everyday categories like restaurants, fast food<\/a> and transportation typically fall between 14% and 16%.<\/p>\n

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But experts caution against interpreting state rankings as simply a measure of generosity.<\/p>\n

“Before we label certain states as ‘more generous,’ we need to level the playing field and understand the wage structure behind the data,” said Jessica Hart, an MBA and California-based HR consultant at Hart Consulting, who specializes in the alcohol industry.<\/a><\/p>\n

Hart, who wasn’t involved in the analysis, points to the federal tipped minimum wage of $2.13 per hour, which is still used in states such as South Carolina. Under federal law, employers in those states can pay workers $2.13 an hour as long as tips bring them up to at least the standard minimum wage.<\/p>\n

Other states, including Oregon, do not allow a tipped minimum wage at all, requiring employers to pay the full state minimum wage<\/a> before tips.<\/p>\n

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“That difference dramatically influences consumer behavior,” Hart told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“When customers know \u2014 culturally or explicitly \u2014 that a server is earning $2.13 per hour, tipping becomes less of a reward for service and more of a wage subsidy. \u2026 The guest understands they are helping close a compensation gap,” she added. “In states where servers earn full minimum wage plus tips, gratuity feels more discretionary.”<\/p>\n

California etiquette expert<\/a> Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital that the psychology around tipping is shifting, especially as digital payment screens prompt customers to tip more than ever before.<\/p>\n

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“Tipping fatigue is real \u2014 not because people have become less generous, but because the social rules have blurred,” Grotts said.<\/p>\n

During the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>, gratuities helped support workers who depended on them, Grotts said. “The crisis passed, but the digital prompts remained,” she noted.<\/p>\n

“A tip is meant to acknowledge service \u2014 [it’s] not simply a screen that swivels around requesting 25%,” Grotts said. “Quite simply, a gratuity is a voluntary thank you.”<\/p>\n

Inflation and rising menu prices<\/a> also play a role, experts say.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even when tip percentages remain steady, higher bills mean higher final totals, which consumers are feeling at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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