Chores for 10 year olds

Picking chores for 10 year olds can be a tricky task in itself – they might be itching for more independence and responsibilities than they’re ready to take on. Why not get a bit creative, and ask them to help you clean the kitchen or water the houseplants. Find out what the averages are for these extra earners below.

Chores for 10 year olds

Age appropriate chores based on RoosterMoney usage.

  • Chore
  • Age range
  • Average per kid
  • Putting groceries away
  • 10-11
  • $0.60
  • Doing the laundry
  • 10-11
  • $1.20
  • Sweeping
  • 10-11
  • $1
  • Cleaning the kitchen
  • 10-11
  • $1.50
  • Watering the plants
  • 10-11
  • $0.80
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