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Pocket Money for 9 Year Olds
Complete UK guide for age 9
Recommended Amount
Weekly Average
£5.00
Monthly
£21.65
Yearly Total
£260.00
Typical Range: £3 - £7 per week
Based on UK averages (London area may be ~20% higher)
🎯Financial Skills to Develop at Age 9
What your 9-year-old should be learning about money:
- 1Monthly budgeting concepts
- 2Earning extra through additional chores
- 3Understanding opportunity cost
- 4Comparing weekly vs. monthly totals
🛍️What 9-Year-Olds Typically Spend On
Common purchases and interests at this age:
•Video games and in-game content
•Sports equipment
•Days out with friends
•Fashion accessories
✅Chores & Pocket Money
Consider base amount + bonus for extra tasks beyond expectations
💡Tips for Age 9
Introduce the 3-jar method: Save, Spend, Give. Help them allocate pocket money across these categories.
Set savings goals: Picking a specific item to save for (£20-50) teaches delayed gratification and planning.