A shared cash tip jar split proportionally by hours worked is a common, fair approach for a shift with staff who worked different amounts of time — this calculator handles the proportional math automatically.
Enter the total tip jar amount and each staff member's hours worked, and this tool calculates each person's fair share proportional to their hours relative to the total hours worked by everyone in the pool.
This proportional-by-hours approach means someone who worked a full 8-hour shift receives proportionally more than someone who worked just 2 hours, which most people consider a fairer split than dividing the jar evenly regardless of time worked.
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Frequently asked questions
Is proportional-by-hours the fairest way to split tips?
It's a common and widely accepted approach, though some workplaces use other methods like splitting by role or seniority — check what convention your specific workplace follows.
What if someone worked a partial hour, like 4.5 hours?
Enter decimal hours directly (like 4.5), and the proportional calculation handles fractional hours correctly.