Enter a pooled tip total and each worker’s hours worked (with an optional role weight) to see a fair split of the pool.
This tool multiplies each worker’s hours by their role weight (defaulting to 1 if not specified) to get a weighted-hours figure, then splits the pool proportionally by each person’s share of the total weighted hours.
Total tip pool ($):
Workers, one per line as “Name, hours” or “Name, hours, weight”:
How It Works
This tool multiplies each worker’s hours by their role weight (defaulting to 1 if not specified) to get a weighted-hours figure, then splits the pool proportionally by each person’s share of the total weighted hours.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the total pooled tip amount.
- List each worker on their own line as “Name, hours” or “Name, hours, weight” (weight lets you account for different roles, like a shift lead earning a higher share per hour).
- Click Split Pool to see each worker’s fair share.
A weight of 1 means equal per-hour value; use a higher weight (like 1.2) for a role that your team has agreed should earn more per hour from the pool, or omit weight entirely for a simple hours-only split.
Did You Know?
- Tip pooling arrangements and rules vary significantly by country and even by state or city, particularly around which roles are legally allowed to share in pooled tips.
- Some restaurants use a points system similar to weighted hours, where different roles (server, busser, host) are assigned different point values per shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I leave out the weight?
It defaults to 1 for that worker, meaning a simple hours-based split for them relative to everyone else.
Is this legally compliant with tip-pooling laws?
This tool only does the math you specify; tip-pooling legality and eligible roles vary by jurisdiction, so check local labor law for your specific situation.