How much allowance is normal?

How much allowance should kids get?

The most common rule of thumb is $1 per year of age per week — so a 10-year-old gets $10/week. Studies show about 61% of US parents give their kids an allowance (T. Rowe Price 2023), averaging $19.30/week across all ages.

Average weekly allowance by age (US, 2023)

• 4–6 years: $4–6/week
• 7–9 years: $7–10/week
• 10–12 years: $10–15/week
• 13–15 years: $15–25/week
• 16–18 years: $25–50/week

Should allowance be tied to chores?

Experts are split: some say tying allowance to chores teaches work ethic, while others argue kids should do chores as household members and receive allowance to learn money management separately. About 54% of parents tie allowance to chores.