What is your
'grandparent salary'?

Grandparents are often the unsung heroes of the family, spending hours helping with childcare and offering emotional support. But imagine if the role of super grandparent was paid.

Simply tell us how many hours you spend a week on your duties to reveal your 'grandparent salary'.

01

The grandkids need dropping off or picking up from school whilst mum and dad are at work all day. Then there is getting them to friends' houses or their weekly club. How many hours a week do you spend being the family taxi?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

02

Grandparents are famous for their cooking, whether it's baking a delicious homemade cake or a signature family dish. How many hours do you spend cooking and preparing meals for your grandkids?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

03

With all the toys to play with and fun to be had, kids often make a lot of mess. How many hours a week do you spend cleaning up after your grandchildren?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

04

Whether it’s spoiling them with toys and gifts, or helping to buy essentials like clothes, stationery or books for grandkids, the time spent shopping can add up, especially when you don't know what to get. How many hours a week do you spend shopping for the grandchildren?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

05

You're always on hand to help when your grandchild's under the weather and mum or dad needs to work. How many hours a week do you spend being on nursing duty?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

06

As a grandparent, you are always just a phone call away, to give advice or to be a shoulder to cry on. How many hours a week do you spend offering support?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

07

Grandparents have bundles of knowledge and are always sharing their wisdom by helping with homework or reading. How many hours a week do you spend doing this?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

08

The summer holidays are usually the busiest time for a devoted grandparent. Considering weekends, weekdays and school holidays, on average how many hours a week do you commit to childcare?

Please add a number or 0. Max 1000.

Grand father with grand daughter

Your yearly 'grandparent salary' is: £*

And here's how we worked it out...

Chauffeur: £
Chef: £
Cleaner: £
Personal shopper: £
Nurse: £
Counsellor: £
Private Tutor: £
Nanny: £

If you are a grandparent that provides regular care and support, you could be entitled to childcare credit.

*SunLife have calculated your 'grandparent salary' based on average salaries from Pay Scale for a range of different occupations that grandparent daily duties are most like.

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