Kid Allowance Calculator
Calculate a suggested weekly allowance for your child based on age, chores, and teaching financial responsibility.
Suggested Allowance
Common allowance rules of thumb:
Dollar-per-age method:
Weekly Allowance = $0.50–$1.00 × Child's Age
A 10-year-old would get $5–$10/week.
Chore-based additions:
- Light chores (making bed, tidying room): +$0.50–1.00/chore
- Medium chores (dishes, vacuuming): +$1.00–2.00/chore
- Heavy chores (mowing lawn, washing car): +$2.00–5.00/chore
Average allowances by age (US):
- Ages 4–6: $3–5/week
- Ages 7–9: $5–8/week
- Ages 10–12: $8–12/week
- Ages 13–15: $10–20/week
- Ages 16+: $15–30/week
Tip: Many experts recommend the 50/30/20 split: 50% spend, 30% save, 20% give.