Amazon is a huge company with millions of products sold and shipped every day. They have thousands of delivery drivers seven days a week ensuring you get your packages when you do.
With how quick and efficient they are, it makes you wonder, should you tip Amazon delivery drivers? Here’s what we know….
Should I Tip Amazon Delivery Driver?
Tipping an amazon delivery driver is not the norm or expected. Amazon delivery drivers are similar to UPS and Fedex and don’t receive tips on a regular basis. Many people do tip their Amazon Fresh delivery driver though as that is a separate service.
If you want to learn more about tipping and what is and isn’t expected with Amazon, read on….
How Much Do Amazon Delivery Drivers Make?
As of 2018, Amazon raised its minimum wage for U.S. employees to $15 an hour. Many seasonal workers do see a pay raise as well as they get more experience and work overtime during the busy holidays.
Amazon’s minimum wage is higher than most other companies.
Regardless of this, if you wish to give your Amazon delivery driver a tip for a job well done, they are likely to greatly appreciate it.
How Can You Tip An Amazon Driver?
Amazon doe not give the option on their site to tip their drivers or staff (unless you are on Amazon Fresh.)
So if you want to give your driver a tip, you’ll have to be home when they are delivering your products to ensure they get the tip.
A small tip of $3-$5 is sure to make their day as they don’t receive many (if any) tips.
If you aren’t home and don’t have a doorman in your building, you can try leaving an envelope on your door. This is however, very risky as anyone who walks by your apartment can see it and take it for themselves.
Want to learn more about Amazon? Check out these posts on how to return Amazon Fresh totes, how late Amazon delivers, and whether or not Amazon delivers on Sundays.
Conclusion..
It is not expected to tip Amazon delivery drivers for standard items you’ve ordered.
However, if you are ordering groceries through Amazon Fresh, most people do leave a small tip of $3-$5 per order.