Chores for 8 year olds

We know few 8 year olds who can cook up a three course meal for the family, but sometimes a little bit of help laying the table or doing the dishes can be enough to help them feel they’ve earned their pocket money. Below are the average earners for their age.

Chores for 8 year olds

Age appropriate chores based on RoosterMoney usage.

  • Chore
  • Age Range
  • Average per Kid
  • Loading dishwasher
  • 8-9
  • £0.40
  • Emptying dishwasher
  • 8-9
  • £0.40
  • Helping with dinner (e.g. peeling carrots)
  • 8-9
  • £1.00
  • Hoovering
  • 8-9
  • £1.00
  • Raking leaves
  • 8-9
  • £1.00
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