How much should a 12-year-old get for an allowance?
If you’re using the $1 to $2 per-year-of-age rule, then a 12-year-old should get a weekly allowance of $12 to $24. This range is consistent with the average weekly allowance that parents pay, which is $19.30. You may adjust this figure up or down, depending on the number of chores that your child is required to do to earn their allowance.