As the fall school season starts, I wanted to revisit past advice on giving children an allowance. Does an allowance lead ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS The majority of parents give their children an allowance, and the average weekly allowance is $37.Experts say giving children an allowance allows parents to teach their kids about money, ...

Allowances generally rise as kids age. For those ages 5 to 8, the average is $31.50, and the median is $15. Those ages 9 to 11 get a little more, receiving a weekly average of $34.32 and a median ...

An allowance is not just spending money. Although the impetus for many allowances may be to stop children from asking their parents to pay for clothes or the movies, Singletary said giving an ...

The average weekly allowance for children ages 5 to 17 is $37.19 in 2025, according to the survey. However, that number is affected by some parents who give high allowances.

Allowances generally rise as kids age. For those ages 5 to 8, the average is $31.50, and the median is $15. Those ages 9 to 11 get a little more, receiving a weekly average of $34.32 and a median ...

Inflation may be on most Americans’ minds while they’re at the grocery store and gas pump, but not when they’re doling out their kid’s allowance. While 29% of parents have increased their kids’ ...

Here’s what to know: What is the average allowance by age? The average weekly allowance for children ages 5 to 17 is $37.19 in 2025, according to the survey.