The sugar baby allowance is a tricky thing. There are so many different factors that play into it and as such, determining an average sugar baby allowance can seem impossible, especially since sugar allowances have a huge range from the hundreds to the tens of thousands.

Not to mention the simple fact that not all sugar relationships have the same payment arrangements. Some sugar daddies prefer to pay a weekly or monthly allowance while others opt for a sugar baby allowance per visit.

Further adding to the confusion is the lovely aspect of extras, such as gifts, shopping sprees, and travel. Some sugar babies have even received goodies like stocks and real estate in lieu of cash allowances.

And while if you were applying for a job in any other industry, you could simply do a Google search to see how others in your industry are being paid – you can’t exactly do that for a sugar baby allowance.

So how do you go about setting your sugar baby allowance?

We’re going to deep dive into everything – literally, everything – that’ll help you figure out an appropriate range for you, but before we get to that, let’s address a common misunderstanding.

What a Sugar Baby Allowance Is NOT

First things first – there is a lot of confusion about what a sugar baby allowance actually is – and what it’s definitely not.

Many new sugar babies fall into the trap of trying to determine how much allowance they’re “worth” based on things like their looks, their age, their body size, etc.

Seriously – don’t even go there.

A sugar baby’s allowance is not about how much you’re “worth.” YOU are priceless. There is no way to set a monetary value on yourself and your qualities so don’t even try.

Especially since trying to determine your “worth” is really beside the point.

You see, the sugar baby allowance is very simple. You’re not figuring out your “worth” – you’re simply setting a price for the time, attention, effort, and contribution that you’re willing to make to a sugar daddy’s life. The most important thing is finding the sweet spot monetary range that makes both of you happy.

Of course, this all varies from sugar daddy to sugar daddy and from sugar baby to sugar baby. And since setting your allowance number can be tricky, let’s take a look at a few factors that’ll help you find the sugar baby allowance that works for you (and your potential sugar daddy).

What is the Average Sugar Baby Allowance?

One of the easiest ways to get an idea of what range your sugar baby allowance should be is by seeing what the average sugar baby allowance is.

And although we have no idea of finding out what every sugar baby makes, there is enough information out there for you to get a very good sense of the average sugar baby allowance.

A very useful resource in doing so is this Reddit master thread in which well over a hundred sugar babies post exactly what they get per month, including any extras like gifts, travel and other luxuries. Locations are also posted and often, the sugar daddy’s age, so you can get an idea of what you can expect depending on where in the world you are.

Sugar Baby Monthly Allowance vs Sugar Baby Allowance Per Visit

As you already know by now, there is more than one way to approach how a sugar baby is paid. The two main options are:

A Sugar Baby Monthly Allowance

A sugar baby monthly allowance is exactly what it sounds like: a sugar baby and sugar daddy agree upon a set monthly allowance for the sugar baby.

The best part of having a sugar baby monthly allowance is that it sets the stage for a more stable, long-term arrangement. Typically, by the time a sugar daddy and baby have agreed to a monthly allowance, both are planning to be in the arrangement for at least a couple of months.

It’s also beneficial for sugar babies because it allows babies to count on a set amount of money every month, which is great for budgeting and setting financial goals.

Sugar daddies benefit as well, since daddies don’t have to pay to meet more frequently and there’s a sense of having regular access to their sugar baby.

What is the Average Sugar Baby Monthly Allowance?

The average sugar baby monthly allowance can vary a lot but from the sugar babies we’ve talked to as well as the information shared on the Internet, the typical range is $2,000 to $10,000 per month if you’re living in a big city with plenty of wealthy, successful sugar daddies.

For smaller cities with a dearth of sugar daddies – and thus lots of competition from other sugar babies – as well as less well-paid industries, the average sugar baby monthly allowance is $1,000 to $5,000 per month.

Sugar Baby Allowance Per Visit

Another popular arrangement is instead of setting a monthly sugar baby allowance, the sugar daddy agrees to a set sugar baby allowance per visit.

This arrangement has certain benefits, such as allowing both parties to test the arrangement – and put a stop to it fairly easily – without much risk. In that sense, it can benefit the sugar daddy more than the sugar baby.

At the same time, it also has an upside for sugar babies since it is generally easier to get a potential sugar daddy to agree to a sugar baby allowance per visit than a regular monthly allowance. As such, it’s a good entryway into a potentially more long-term arrangement.

Another perk of the allowance per visit option is that it allows sugar daddies to date multiple sugar babies, freeing up his sugar fund to spend on the sugar babies he prefers most in any given month.

If this sounds unfair for sugar babies, it doesn’t have to be. If a sugar baby has limited time and knows that she cannot be available for the regular dates that a monthly allowance typically demands, this is a great option to add some sugar to your life without fully committing.

What is the Average Sugar Baby Allowance Per Visit?

Again, the sugar baby allowance per visit varies slightly depending on your location. For big cities with a plethora of well-to-do sugar daddies, the typical sugar baby allowance per visit is around $150 to $1,500.

Surprisingly though, in smaller cities, the range doesn’t vary as much as it does for monthly allowances. As a sugar baby, you can expect to a sugar baby allowance per visit between $100 to $1,000.

Intrigued by the idea of a sugar baby allowance per visit? You can try it out without any commitments – What’s Your Price allows you to set a price for a date with a sugar daddy. It’s a no-pressure way to try out sugar dating for both parties.

1. How much do you want?

The biggest part of determining your sugar baby allowance is simply what you want. Every sugar baby has different goals and motivations so it’s important to know what you want from the get go.

Are you looking for a few hundred dollars of supplemental allowance every month? If so, you might not even need a full-time sugar daddy. You could do very well for yourself just going on dates – What’s Your Price is the best option for this.

You pretty much set up a profile (it’s free for sugar babies) and “Generous Members” (aka, sugar daddies) will send you an offer of how much they’re willing to pay to go on a date with you. You can either name your own price or accept the offer. Voila – you just got paid for a date.

Are you looking for an allowance that covers your living expenses? This is what most sugar babies are looking for and these allowances typically range from around $1,000 to $5,000 per month. According to SeekingArrangement, the average Sugar Baby receives $3,000 in monthly allowance.

But don’t just take the usual average and run with it – the important thing is finding an allowance that works for you.

A good place to start is to calculate how much you need to live comfortably – your rent, your car payments, cell phone bills, and all your bills and living expenses. Now add to that an estimated cost of extra material comforts you’d like as well as a range of how much you’d like to save.

And you should end up with a price range that suits you (a great way to do this is to take your average living expenses and then double it :)).

Are you looking for MORE? You know what we mean by “more” – we’re talking about the holy grail of sugar baby allowances. You know, those $10,000 to $20,000 (or more) per month allowances we all secretly dream about. In case you’re wondering if they exist – yes, they do. But they’re seriously difficult to come by and they will take their sweet time in building up trust with you before they begin to shell out the sugar. Why? These few and rare sugar daddies have their pick of the barrel.

If you’re lucky enough to land a sugar daddy you like who has the income to fund a huge allowance – more power to you! But for most sugar babies, asking the average sugar daddy for an allowance of $10,000+ is not going to go down well. So if you’re an aspiring sugar baby – stick to finding a comfortable allowance that covers your living expenses plus some sugar 🙂

Note: It’s not a good idea to ask the average sugar daddy for an extravagant allowance – but that doesn’t mean you should be shy about asking for what you want. Remember that YOU set your allowance range. And keep in mind that most sugar daddies are shrewd businessmen – they will pay you less, if they think they can get away with it.

One of my sugar daddies actually commented a month or two into our relationship how he’s never agreed to a set allowance before with any of his sugar babies. And when he’d asked me what I wanted, he was sort of testing me. When I looked him point blank in the eye and stated, “$x,xxx.” He found himself agreeing simply because he liked my moxy.

So figure out how much you want (within a reasonable range) and don’t be shy about it.

Want to skip the whole awkward allowance talk? Sign up for free at SeekingArrangement – we love that it allows you to set your preferred allowance range on your profile as well as find out a potential sugar daddy’s range so you know if it’s compatible from the get go!

2. How much sugar can he give?

Most sugar daddies are wealthy men, but that doesn’t mean they have unlimited resources. Contrary to popular opinion – not every sugar daddy is a millionaire. And to be a millionaire is certainly not a necessity. The most important quality of a sugar daddy is how generous he is, not how much money he has.

Because even if yours is a millionaire – it doesn’t necessarily mean he has the disposable income and liquidity to give you a huge allowance.

He can be a multi-millionaire, but if his money is tied up in investments and he’s paying his kids’ college tuitions, he’s just not going to have that much leftover to spend on you (another reason we prefer single sugar daddies ;))

When deciding your allowance, you’ll also want to think about…location, location, location. The simple fact is that location plays a huge part in what you can ask for allowance.

Some towns and small cities simply don’t have many sugar daddies who’re able to afford larger allowances so take into considering where you live – you’ll probably be able to negotiate a higher allowance in New York, NY than in Marfa, TX.

But a lower density of sugar daddies can also mean higher allowances. According to a survey by SeekingArrangement, here are where the highest-paid sugar babies live:

All in all, you’ll want to consider how much your sugar daddy can comfortably give when negotiating your allowance. To get an idea, start by doing some research on how much his occupation earns and whether he has children or other dependents. You’ll be in a better position to negotiate afterwards.

3. What are the terms of the arrangement?

This one’s a biggie – especially since the terms differ so much from arrangement to arrangement. We like to draw out the terms based on several factors. Yours may vary, but here’s an idea of the factors we usually consider when negotiating allowance:

Time. How often will you meet – once a week? once a month? thrice a week? Basically – how much time will your sugar relationship take up? The more time, the more allowance.

How often will you meet – once a week? once a month? thrice a week? Basically – how much time will your sugar relationship take up? The more time, the more allowance. The Nature of Time Spent Together. If he wants you to travel with him or spend full night and weekends together – anything that requires a longer time commitment – the allowance should be larger than it would be for in-town date nights out.

If he wants you to travel with him or spend full night and weekends together – anything that requires a longer time commitment – the allowance should be larger than it would be for in-town date nights out. Exclusivity. Are you expected to not date other men or sugar daddies during your arrangement? For us, exclusivity also warrants a higher allowance.

Are you expected to not date other men or sugar daddies during your arrangement? For us, exclusivity also warrants a higher allowance. Other expenses. Do you have to travel to see him? Will you be expected to dress up in clothes you’ll have to shop for? These additional sugar expenses should be covered by the sugar daddy on top of your allowance.

Got your allowance range but still feel weird asking for it? Learn how to get really, really comfortable asking for what you want 🙂

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