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Pocket Money for 14 Year Olds

Complete UK guide for age 14

Recommended Amount

Weekly Average
£12.00
Monthly
£51.96
Yearly Total
£624.00
Typical Range: £8 - £20 per week
Based on UK averages (London area may be ~20% higher)

🎯Financial Skills to Develop at Age 14

What your 14-year-old should be learning about money:

  • 1Balancing pocket money with part-time work
  • 2Understanding payslips and deductions
  • 3Saving for significant goals (£200+)
  • 4Budgeting social expenses

🛍️What 14-Year-Olds Typically Spend On

Common purchases and interests at this age:

Going out with friends
Personal electronics
Clothing purchases
Hobbies and interests

Chores & Pocket Money

Transition to more independence - less about chores, more about life skills

💡Tips for Age 14

Encourage earning: This is prime age for paper rounds, babysitting, or Saturday jobs. Pocket money can complement earnings.

Teach budgeting: If they're covering their own phone credit, transport, etc., help them create a monthly budget.