How much pocket money? A guide by age, 3 to 10

Many families wait: UK parents start pocket money at 7½ on average, according to a Confused.com survey of 1,000 parents in August 2026. A small job with a reward at the end still makes sense at this age. In Sonik Pocket, children from about 3 earn SP Points with a grown-up and swap them for rewards you set, such as choosing the film tonight. SP Points are points, not money, so they cost you nothing.

Points still work well at 4. Keep each job short and the reward close, such as tidying the toys or helping to set the table, rewarded with SP Points the same day.

There is no survey figure for 5 year olds. It is a good age to start talking about what things cost. You can keep using SP Points, or add a little money when you are ready.

£2.69 a week on average, or £4.58 with chores and extras (NatWest Rooster Money Pocket Money Index 2026). In Sonik Pocket, this is the age when pocket money can come in alongside SP Points, earned through the missions you set.

£2.79 a week on average, or £4.77 with chores and extras (NatWest Rooster Money Pocket Money Index 2026). It is also close to the average age UK parents start: 7½, according to Confused.com's August 2026 survey of parents.

£2.88 a week on average, or £5.10 with chores and extras (NatWest Rooster Money Pocket Money Index 2026). A good age for a first savings goal: the Goals wallet in Sonik Pocket holds up to five at a time.

£3.07 a week on average, or £5.52 with chores and extras (NatWest Rooster Money Pocket Money Index 2026). Before each purchase in the Sonik Pocket Store, a Launch check asks one quick money question, such as how much will be left afterwards.

£3.27 a week on average, or £6.08 with chores and extras (NatWest Rooster Money Pocket Money Index 2026). At 10, children can split each week's money between Spend, Save and Goals and decide for themselves.

Many families do both: a regular amount, plus money for jobs. Across children aged 6 to 17, the 2026 index found regular pocket money averaged £3.94 a week, and £9.74 once chores and extras were added. In Sonik Pocket, every reward is earned through a mission you set.

Whenever your child is ready. UK parents start at 7½ on average (Confused.com, August 2026), but children can learn about earning well before that. With SP Points, they can start at 3, with no money needed.