15 to 20% of the order. $4 minimum so a $12 order is not a $1.80 tip.
25% for a long run, stairs, rain, snow, or a big or stacked order they protected.
$0 extra only if you already tipped in the app, the order never arrived, or the Dasher was hostile.
The delivery fee is not the tip
DoorDash's delivery fee and service fee go to the company, not the Dasher. Tip on top of them, the same way you would on any delivery.
Tip before or adjust after
The app asks before the drop, and a fair tip helps your order get picked up fast. You can raise it after delivery; DoorDash does not let you lower it once placed, so start reasonable.
Small orders
A strict percent of a $10 order is small change no Dasher will drive for. Use the $4 minimum so the tip matches the trip, not the total.
No-contact drop
Leaving it at the door is the job, not a reason to zero the tip. Still tip in the app.
United States (default)
Tipping a Dasher is customary in the US. These ranges are compiled custom, not DoorDash's own policy.
High-cost cities
20% is normal. What really matters is a long hunt for parking and a building with no elevator.
Outside the US
In some countries app delivery is not a tipped job. Follow local practice; this page is the American norm.
How much do you tip on DoorDash?
Plan on 15 to 20% of the order in the US, with a few dollars minimum on small orders. 20% is the solid default.
Is the DoorDash delivery fee the tip?
No. The delivery fee and service fee go to DoorDash, not the Dasher. Tip on top of them.
Should you tip before or after delivery on DoorDash?
The app asks before, and a fair tip helps your order get accepted quickly. You can increase it after; you cannot lower it, so start reasonable.
What is a good DoorDash tip?
About 20% of the order, or a $4 to $5 minimum on a small one. Add more for distance, weather, or a heavy order.
Do you tip more in bad weather?
Yes. Add a few dollars for rain, snow, or extreme heat. That is a named bump, not a permanent new rate.