PocketMoneyLab

Pocket Money Calculator

Not sure how much pocket money to give? Pick an age and region to see what other UK parents typically pay - free, no signup, instant.

Want the thinking behind the numbers? Read the quick guide.

1. How old is your child?
2. Where in the UK?

We nudge the benchmark for regional cost of living.

3. Linked to chores?

Slide to split the amount between money given no matter what and money earned through chores.

All unconditional50% for choresAll earned

Parents of a 8-year-old in UK average typically give around

£4.00 / week

Most pay £2.80£5.40 a week

Per month

£17.33

Per year

£208.00

Suggested split

Given no matter what£2.00
Earned through chores£2.00

Indicative averages from UK pocket money surveys, adjusted for region. Every family is different.

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