Chore Chart
Enter your kids, chores per week, and pay per chore. See weekly, monthly, and annual allowance totals — and an effective hourly rate that teaches them how money is earned.
$21
per week — total household
2 kids · avg age 9
Allowance totals
Per kid / wk
$11
Total / wk
$21
Monthly
$91
Annual
$1,092
Effective $/hr
$6.30
Freedom Coach™
Chore chart: ~$10.50/kid/week — $1,092/yr for 2 kids.
Effective hourly: $6.30/hr. Age-9 benchmarks: 3–8 chores/wk under age 8, 8–15 under age 12.
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Save your chore chart, model different pay structures, and export a printable weekly sheet.
Unlock PremiumMost families use $0.25–$1.00 per chore for younger kids and $1–$3 for older kids/teens. The exact amount matters less than consistency and follow-through.
There are two schools of thought: (1) split model — basic 'family contribution' chores are unpaid, and 'extra' chores earn money; (2) full commission — every chore pays. Split model teaches responsibility AND work ethic.
Ages 4–7: 3–6 chores/wk. Ages 8–11: 6–12 chores/wk. Ages 12+: 10–15 chores/wk. Focus on age-appropriate skill-building.
4–6: put toys away, feed pets. 7–9: dishes, laundry sorting, take out trash. 10–12: laundry, vacuum, meal prep help. 13+: full laundry, meal prep, yard work, tutor siblings.
Under 10: physical chart with stickers wins for engagement. Over 10: apps like Greenlight, Rooster, or a shared spreadsheet work well and teach digital financial literacy.
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