Do you tip furniture delivery?
Tipping furniture delivery drivers isn't required, but it's a common courtesy for a job done well — especially for heavy, awkward, or up-the-stairs deliveries. A typical tip is $5–$20 per person, or more for white glove delivery that includes assembly and installation.
Tipping isn't required. If you tip, $5–$20 per crew member is standard — lean higher for stairs, heavy pieces, or full white glove assembly and installation.
How much to tip furniture delivery
- Standard delivery (drop-off): $5–$10 per person is a friendly gesture.
- Heavy or difficult delivery (stairs, tight access): $10–$20 per person.
- White glove delivery (placement, assembly, installation): $20+ per person, or a percentage of the order for large jobs.
When tipping matters most
Consider tipping more generously when the crew navigates stairs or tight doorways, handles fragile or oversized pieces, assembles or installs the item, or goes out of their way to protect your floors and walls. Cash is easiest, and splitting evenly between crew members is the norm.
White glove delivery and tipping
With white glove delivery, the crew does far more than drop a box — they place, assemble, and install the piece and remove all packaging. Many customers tip at the higher end here, though it remains optional. The service level is the reason the experience feels worth it.