Pocket Money Calculator
How much pocket money should you give? Get a personalised weekly & monthly amount for your child's age — built for families in Kenya, Nigeria & East Africa.
Recommended pocket money
per week
Monthly
KES 800–2,000
Turn this into a real habit. Tija Kids lets your child save toward goals, earn from chores & learn to budget — in your own currency.
Start free →Pocket money by age (KES)
A quick reference for typical weekly pocket money by age. These are guidelines — adjust to your family's budget and what the money is meant to cover.
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Guideline model: ~age × local rate per week, standard budget. Source: Tija Kids, 2026.
Common questions
How much pocket money should I give my child?
A common guideline is roughly your local rate × your child's age per week (about KES 20–50 per year of age), adjusted for your family budget. A 10-year-old in Kenya would get about KES 200–500/week. The calculator personalises this.
Should pocket money be tied to chores?
A hybrid works well: a small base amount plus extra for completed chores. Kids learn that money is earned, while still having money to practise saving and budgeting. Tick the "tie to chores" box to see a suggested split.
When should kids start getting pocket money?
Around ages 4–6, once a child understands that money buys things. Start small and let them make (cheap) mistakes — that's how budgeting is learned.