Data from the financial app GoHenry reveals that children across Britain have experienced significant increases in their pocket money in 2025. The average weekly allowance now stands at £10.73, reflecting an increase of approximately 8% from £9.92 in 2024. This rise comes as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation has slowed to 3.2% in November 2025, compared to 3.6% in October.
In Wales, children have seen notable pay rises for various tasks, such as being well-behaved and caring for plants. On average, girls receive £10.81 per week, slightly higher than boys, who receive about £10.63. Regional disparities are evident, with children in London experiencing a drop in their average pocket money from £12.80 in 2024 to £10.31 in 2025. In contrast, the wider South East has seen an increase from £9.87 to £14.30 this year.
Chores and Financial Habits
Children are learning the value of money through common chores. The highest-paying task this year is looking after plants, averaging £1.91. Other well-paying tasks include being good at £1.46 and practising music at £1.44. Tidying bedrooms remains the most frequent task, with an average earning of £1.12.
The data, gathered from an analysis of thousands of accounts between January 1 and November 1, 2025, indicates a growing trend of children spending their earnings primarily in food stores and supermarkets. The top savings goals for youngsters are holidays, electronics, and birthdays.
Research also highlights the financial contributions made by parents and relatives into GoHenry Junior ISAs. On average, parents contribute £28.56 per month for boys, while contributions for girls are slightly lower at £27.85. Notably, families in the South East are particularly generous, contributing an average of £39 per month, whereas Welsh families average only £20.67.
Community Contributions
In a commendable gesture, GoHenry’s young savers collectively donated £88,000 to the NSPCC through microdonations via the app between January 1 and November 1, 2025. Louise Hill, the founder of GoHenry, expressed her enthusiasm for the positive financial habits being cultivated among children. She remarked, “It’s fantastic to see kids not just getting a pocket money boost, but also discovering the real value of earning, saving and giving back – with a strong sense of caring for themselves and others shining through this year.”
The data provides an insightful look into the evolving financial landscape for children. Below are the average weekly pocket money payments by age in both 2024 and 2025:
– Six: £3.69, £4.05
– Seven: £3.82, £4.25
– Eight: £4.14, £4.58
– Nine: £4.71, £5.14
– Ten: £5.62, £6.02
– Eleven: £7.36, £7.83
– Twelve: £9.71, £10.42
– Thirteen: £12.31, £13.36
– Fourteen: £14.57, £15.84
– Fifteen: £16.98, £18.18
– Sixteen: £17.89, £19.67
– Seventeen: £17.13, £18.74
– Eighteen: £14.52, £16.60
Regional differences are also apparent in pocket money payments, as detailed below:
– East Midlands: £8.33, £10.26
– East of England: £9.36, £8.88
– London: £12.80, £10.31
– North East: £8.84, £9.43
– North West: £9.22, £10.27
– Scotland: £10.54, £11.53
– South East: £9.87, £14.30
– South West: £8.70, £9.63
– Wales: £8.64, £9.49
– West Midlands: £8.24, £11.00
– Yorkshire and the Humber: £8.76, £9.42
The findings underscore the importance of teaching children about money management and the impact of their efforts in earning and saving. As children adapt to these financial lessons, they are not only enhancing their monetary skills but also fostering a sense of responsibility and community engagement.
