Coworker gift guide

Funny gifts for coworkers (safe for work, mostly under $30)

The Secret Santa Special$19.99

Thank You For Your Interest Mug$18.99

Error 404: Job Not Found Mug$16.99

Still Under Review 2026 Ornament$17.99

Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Sticker$5.99

Competitive Salary* Mug$16.99

Quick answer: the best funny gifts for coworkers are things they can keep on their desk, with a joke everyone at work understands, like a "competitive salary" mug, an application tracker desk mat or a "we are like a family" tee. They are funny without targeting anyone, and most cost under $30.

Below are our picks sorted by budget and type, so you can find something for the coworker you know well, the one you only know from video calls, and the whole team.

Christmas deliveryOrder by Thursday, December 10 for US addresses.International (Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, NZ): order by November 30. Free US shipping on orders over $60.

Gift tipNot sure of a size? Mugs, candles and desk gifts fit everyone.Every gift is printed on demand, so earlier orders are always safer.

Funny coworker gifts under $20

#1
The Secret Santa Special
A mug and a sticker, ready to gift. The safest funny pick for a coworker you barely know.
$19.99 ~~$22.98~~Gift set, ships with a message
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#2
Thank You For Your Interest Mug
The four words everyone has received, on a glossy black mug. Funny for anyone who has ever applied for a job.
From $18.99
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#3
Error 404: Job Not Found Mug
Error 404, job not found. Engineers love it, and so does everyone in the Monday meeting.
From $16.99
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#4
Still Under Review 2026 Ornament
A ceramic ornament for the desk or tree. Still under review, like that budget request.
From $17.99
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#5
Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Sticker
A tiny laptop sticker that turns every video call into a conversation starter.
From $5.99
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Office humor mugs they will use every day

#6
Competitive Salary* Mug
Competitive salary*, *competitive with 2009. The office joke that never gets old.
From $16.99
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#7
"We're Like A Family" Mug
"We are like a family." The red flag of every job posting, printed in actual red.
From $16.99
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#8
Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug
Out of office, permanently. For the coworker who is always one PTO day away from freedom.
From $16.99
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#9
Per My Last Application Mug
Per my last email, but for job hunting. Passive aggressive in the best way.
From $18.99
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Desk gifts that get noticed

#10
Application Tracker Desk Mat
Applied, ghosted, rejected, interview, offer. A full size desk mat that everyone walking by will read.
From $24.99
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#11
Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad
Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Useful every day, funny every time.
From $19.99
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#12
Interview Notes Spiral Notebook
For meeting notes, or a running list of everyone who said "let us take this offline."
From $18.99
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#13
Smells Like Being Ghosted Candle
Notes of silence and unread email. A desk candle with a label people pick up twice.
From $25.99US only
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Funny tees and hats for the office

#14
"We're Like A Family" Tee
For casual Friday at the most self aware company in town.
From $24.99
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#15
Error 404: Job Not Found Tee
A clean black tee with a joke every department gets. Check their size first.
From $24.99
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#16
Open To Work (Desperately) Hat
The most famous banner on LinkedIn, embroidered on a dad hat. One size fits all.
From $27.99
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For the whole team

#17
Job Search Bingo Poster
Job search bingo for the break room. Watch the team argue over which squares they have hit.
From $23.99
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#18
The Home Office of Despair
A bundled desk setup for the remote coworker who lives on video calls.
$57.99 ~~$67.97~~Gift set, ships with a message
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How to pick a funny gift a coworker will actually like

Make the joke about work in general, not about them or your company. A mug about "competitive salary" is shared humor. A joke about their performance review is not.

One size fits all wins. Mugs, desk mats, candles, stickers and hats work for anyone, so save tees for coworkers whose size you know.

Keep it in budget. Most office gift swaps land between $15 and $30, and going far over can make people uncomfortable.

Occasions these work for

Secret Santa and white elephant swaps, coworker birthdays, a work anniversary, a farewell for someone leaving, or a thank you for the teammate who covered your shifts. See our guides to Secret Santa gifts under $25, white elephant gifts under $30 and funny going away gifts for more specific picks.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good funny gift for a coworker?

A desk gift with an office joke everyone understands, like a "competitive salary" mug, an application tracker desk mat or a job search bingo poster. They are useful, safe for work and usually under $30.

How much should I spend on a gift for a coworker?

Between $15 and $30 is typical. For a big office swap, $20 to $25 is a safe middle, and a mug plus a sticker fits comfortably in that range.

Are funny gifts appropriate for work?

Yes, as long as the humor is about shared work experiences and not about a person, a group or anything private. Our designs joke about job hunting, meetings and corporate speak, with no profanity.

What is a good gift for a coworker who is leaving?

Something that sends them off with a laugh, like an "out of office, permanently" mug or a "thank you for your interest" tee. Our funny going away gifts guide has more picks.

When should I order to get it before Christmas?

For delivery by Christmas, order by Thursday, December 10 for US addresses and by Monday, November 30 for Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Everything is printed on demand, so earlier is always safer.