Top 10 Chores for Kids and How Much to Pay
A majority of parents in the U.S. (68%) think kids should get an allowance for doing chores. 40% believe kids should start helping around the house between the ages of 8 and 10 and 30% say they should start by 5. A recent survey averages what to pay for these chores:
- Mowing the lawn, $6.28 each time they do it. That’s the priciest one on the list.
- Cleaning the garage, $5.20.
- Doing laundry, $2.82.
- Cleaning a common area like the living room, $2.72.
- Being responsible for a pet. Meaning feeding or walking them, $2.66.
- Sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming, $2.55.
- Dusting or wiping down countertops, $2.20.
- Cleaning their bedroom, $2.07. Plus an extra $1.18 if they make their bed.
- Doing the dishes, $2.03.
- Taking out the trash, $1.90.
