$35 allowance FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Good Day Published March 6, 2016 10:21 AM CST Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published March 6, 2016 10:21 AM CST An American Express study indicates that the average child gets an allowance of $35/week. Financial professional, Cathy Dewitt-Dunn visited Good Day Sunday to discuss that finding and how to teach your child about money, by giving them an allowance.