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Tip Pooling Calculator

Split pooled tips fairly between employees by hours worked, weighted points, or equal shares. Add your staff, enter the tip pool, and see every person’s share instantly.

Tip Distribution

Split by hours worked · updates as you type.

Total pool$500.00
Employees4
Total hours25
Tip per hour$20.00
Employee Hours Share Pool %
Sarah8 hours
8
$160.00
32.0%
Mike6 hours
6
$120.00
24.0%
John7 hours
7
$140.00
28.0%
Emma4 hours
4
$80.00
16.0%
✓ Distributed exactly $500.00
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How to split a tip pool

A tip pool combines tips from a shift and distributes them across participating employees. The fairest method depends on how your workplace operates, so this calculator supports the three most common approaches.

1
Enter the total tipsAdd the amount collected for the shift or pooling period.
2
Choose a methodSplit by hours, equally, or with weighted points.
3
Add employeesEnter names plus hours or points. Every share updates instantly.

Tip pooling by hours example

With a $500 pool and 25 total hours, each hour is worth $20. An employee who worked 8 hours receives 8 ÷ 25 of the pool, or $160.

Sarah8 hours$160.00
Mike6 hours$120.00
John7 hours$140.00
Emma4 hours$80.00

Hours, equal split, or weighted points?

Use the method that matches your workplace policy. ToolWisp keeps the math transparent so you can see exactly how each share was calculated.

Split by hoursUseful when time worked is the main basis for participation. More hours produce a larger share.
Equal splitEvery participating employee receives the same amount, regardless of hours or role.
Weighted pointsAssign points to employees or roles when your policy uses different participation weights.
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Tip Pooling Calculator FAQ

How do you calculate a tip pool by hours worked?

Add all participating employees’ hours, divide the total tip pool by those total hours, then multiply that hourly tip value by each employee’s hours. This calculator does the same calculation automatically and handles cent rounding so the full pool is distributed.

What is the difference between tip pooling and tip splitting?

Tip pooling usually means combining tips from multiple employees or a shift into one pool and then redistributing it according to a workplace rule. A simple tip split often means dividing one amount equally between people.

How does a weighted or points-based tip pool work?

Each participant receives a number of points or a weight. The calculator adds all points, finds each employee’s percentage of the total points, and applies that percentage to the tip pool.

Can I split tips equally?

Yes. Choose Equal and every employee in the list receives the same share. If the total cannot be divided evenly to the cent, the calculator distributes the remaining cents so the final shares still add up exactly to the pool.

Are employee names or amounts uploaded?

No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. The names, hours, points, and amounts you enter stay on your device.

Important: This calculator is a mathematical tool, not payroll, tax, employment, or legal advice. Tip-pooling rules can vary by country, state, local law, and workplace policy. Verify the method you are allowed or required to use before applying the result to payroll.