The standard tipping range for tattoos is 15-25% of the total cost, this tattoo tip calculator is created to calculate an appropriate gratuity for your tattoo artist.
- For a $1,000 tattoo, a 15-25% tip would be $150 – $250.
- For a $700 tattoo, a 15-25% tip would be $105 – $175.
- For a $300 tattoo, a 15-25% tip would be $45 – $75.
Tattoo Tip Calculator
| Tattoo Price | 15% Tip | 20% Tip | 25% Tip | 30% Tip | 35% Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $7.50 | $10.00 | $12.50 | $15.00 | $17.50 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 |
| $250 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $62.50 | $75.00 | $87.50 |
| $300 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $75.00 | $90.00 | $105.00 |
| $400 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $100.00 | $120.00 | $140.00 |
| $500 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $125.00 | $150.00 | $175.00 |
| $750 | $112.50 | $150.00 | $187.50 | $225.00 | $262.50 |
| $1,000 | $150.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 | $300.00 | $350.00 |
| $1,500 | $225.00 | $300.00 | $375.00 | $450.00 | $525.00 |
| $2,000 | $300.00 | $400.00 | $500.00 | $600.00 | $700.00 |
| $3,000 | $450.00 | $600.00 | $750.00 | $900.00 | $1,050.00 |
Tattoo Tip Calculation Formula
The most common formula for calculating a tattoo tip is:
Tip Amount = Tattoo Price × Tip PercentageTypical tip percentages range from 15% to 25%, depending on various factors such as satisfaction, complexity, and duration of the session.
Examples:
For a $200 tattoo with a 20% tip: Tip Amount = $200 × 0.20 = $40
For a $500 tattoo with a 15% tip: Tip Amount = $500 × 0.15 = $75
How to Calculate a Tattoo Tip?
To calculate an appropriate tattoo tip:
- Determine the base price of your tattoo
- Assess the quality of work and your satisfaction level
- Choose a tip percentage (usually between 15-25%)
- Multiply the base price by the tip percentage
- Round up to the nearest convenient amount
For a $350 tattoo, deciding on an 18% tip:
$350 × 0.18 = $63
You might round this up to $65 or $70 for simplicity.
Factors to consider:
- Complexity of the design
- Time spent on the tattoo
- Artist’s experience and reputation
- Your overall experience and satisfaction
- Studio policies (some may have suggested tip ranges)
Is $40 a Good Tip for a $200 Tattoo?
A $40 tip for a $200 tattoo is generally considered good. This represents a 20% tip, which falls within the standard range for tattoo gratuities.
Breakdown:
- Base price: $200
- Tip amount: $40
- Total paid: $240
- Tip percentage: 20%
What’s a Good Tip for a $400 Tattoo?
For a $400 tattoo, a good tip would range from $60 to $100.
- 15% tip: $60 (minimum recommended)
- 20% tip: $80 (standard good tip)
- 25% tip: $100 (excellent service or complex work)
What is a Good Tip for a $500 Tattoo?
For a $500 tattoo, an appropriate tip would typically fall between $75 and $125.
Tip range breakdown:
- 15% tip: $75 (lower end, still acceptable)
- 20% tip: $100 (solid, standard tip)
- 25% tip: $125 (high end, for exceptional work)
Consider tipping on the higher end if:
- The artist spent significantly more time than estimated
- The design required exceptional skill or detail
- Your experience was outstanding
- You plan to return to the same artist for future work
