Regional Tipping Generosity Heatmap
Tip Rate:
17.0%
22.0%+
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Selected Region
National Average
Avg Gratuity
19.4%
Tipper Index
88.4 / 100
Top Metro
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
State Rankings & Generosity Index
| # | State | Avg Tip % | Generosity Tier | Tipper Index |
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Custom Service Gratuity Modeling
Active: National BaselineSuggested Gratuity
$17.61
Total with Tip
$103.11
Effective Rate: 20.6%
Per Person (Party of 2): $51.56
Base Regional Rate: 19.4%
Service Multiplier: +1.2% (Fine Dining)
Economic & Demographic Factors
Axios and Toast transaction records show high tip rates correlate with states having lower statutory tipped minimum wages (where patrons feel higher personal obligation), whereas Western states (California, Washington) with mandatory $16–$20 minimum wages without tip credits display lower tip averages (17.2%–17.6%).
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Research Sources & Attribution:
Based on Axios Scoop "Where to find America's best tippers" and Toast Restaurant Point-of-Sale Transaction Benchmarks. Digital & card payment data excluding cash gratuity. Verified national baseline: 19.4%, sample: 14,250 receipts.