The majority of Americans are likely to tip higher than normal this holiday season, according to a new survey.

Bankrate.com’s November 2022 Holiday Tipping Survey found that 54% of all U.S. adults say they’re likely to give higher-than-normal tips around the holidays to service industry employees including restaurant waitstaff, hair stylists and barbers, bartenders, and food delivery people.

Despite a higher number of U.S. adults planning to tip service providers, the actual dollar amount may not be as impressive as in previous years. The survey found that, of those who plan to tip, the median amounts have shrunk compared with 2021.

The biggest projected decline is for childcare providers, who may see the size of their tip cut in half: The median planned gratuity is $25, a steep change from last year’s $50. Another notable change is in store for housekeepers, whose anticipated median tips shrunk from $50 to $40 year-over-year.

Despite the general decline, some workers can expect the same amount in tips as last year. The survey found that mail carriers and trash and recycling collectors will likely get the same $20 per household they received in 2021.

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