This LA server shared the amount he made through tips, and one commenter said this is ‘why we need to end tipping’ in America

A Los Angeles server revealed the amount he earned during the best week of the year. He claimed he earns around $8,000 per month from his job, not including his hourly wages. He recorded a detailed video on how he earns this much money and posted it on TikTok. 

According to the Daily Dot, in a video posted online, a server broke down how much he earns from the job. Breaking down his weekly earnings, he stated that after spending almost 37 hours a week, he earned $1,842 in tips. Before that, he claimed that working for about 3.68 hours got him $43 in tips. Once he made $546, which is usually $512 after working about 9 hours. He also said his earnings were driven by his hectic work routine and reflected the effort he put in a week.

He wrote in the caption of the video, “Not a flex but cool to see what a good week looks like for me. Not all weeks are like this! Money can definitely be made in the service industry but I definitely was working my a** off this week.” In the video, he stated, “I mean, I don’t get all weeks like this. I just got scheduled mad crazy this week.”

Viewers seemed unenthusiastic towards the server

As the video gained traction, viewers poured their opinions into the comment section, with some unenthusiastic towards the server. As one of the commenters stated, “That is why we need to end tipping in the United States; it’s f****** ridiculous.” Another one shared their opinion, writing, “Tipping in all industries should be banned.”

According to a 2025 OysterLink study, tipped workers are a noteworthy part of America’s hospitality workforce. Tipping is said to play a vital role in helping many make wages that match their standard of living. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median yearly wage of a bartender in the U.S. is approximately $39,880. This number excludes the tips servers receive, which can reportedly add $10,000-$20,000 to the total.

Others, on the other hand, seemed to be on the server’s side, as one of the commenters wrote, “12 years. Nobody knows how hard to work as a server; most of the time, people only see the amount. But forget that we need to know about.” Another one added, “That’s about the cost of a studio in Los Angeles. So you’re making a livable wage to buy a studio possibly in downtown LA for 4300 a month.” While one also shared similar views, “Ppl are crazy getting mad that you making more than them, serving is not easy wishing you many more Tuesday tips!”

This seemed to be the audience’s feedback on the tipping matter. The server didn’t mention any trick to get more tips and only seemed to share his earnings throughout an ideal week. His claims are not independently verified.