Kids' Allowance & Chore Payout Calculator
Many parents use a simple age-based or chore-based system to decide weekly allowance. This calculator lets you set a base rate, award chore and bonus pay, then automatically splits the total into spend, save, and give portions using percentages you choose.
About this calculator
Calculate a fair weekly allowance for kids based on age, base rate, completed chores, and bonus incentives, with a savings/spending split breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a common formula for age-based allowance?
A popular rule of thumb is $1 per week for each year of age (e.g. a 10-year-old gets $10/week), which this calculator uses as the base before adding chore pay.
Should allowance be tied to chores?
Opinions differ — some parents give a base allowance unconditionally and add chore pay on top, which is the model this calculator follows, while others make all pay conditional on chores.
How should I decide the savings percentage?
Many family finance programs recommend a 3-way split like 30% save, 10% give, 60% spend, but you can adjust the savings slider to whatever fits your family's values.