Benefits

Parental allowance calculator

You enter the average net income before the birth and receive a comprehensible estimate for basic parental allowance or parental allowance plus.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 Calculator, calculation path and examples on one page

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Calculation path

Step by step

  1. Relevant income before birth

    Formula: Income before birth, limited to the amount taken into account by law

    Result: €2,200.00

  2. Replacement rate

    Formula: 65 to 100 percent depending on income level

    Result: 65.00%

  3. Income difference

    Formula: Income before birth - income during receipt

    Result: €2,200.00

  4. Basic amount

    Formula: Basic parental allowance before bonuses

    Result: €1,430.00

  5. Monthly total amount

    Formula: Basic amount + sibling bonus + multiple birth supplement

    Result: €1,430.00

Instructions

How to use this calculator correctly

Inputs

  • Enter the average monthly net income before the birth.
  • If you work while receiving benefits, you also supplement this income.

Read the result

  • The monthly amount shows a comprehensible estimate based on the standard rules.
  • The total amount is based on the monthly amount and the typical subscription period.

Boundaries

  • The calculator deliberately does not fully reflect individual assessment periods and special cases.

Related guide: Classify pensions, parental benefits, sickness benefits and unemployment benefits in an understandable way

Examples

Typical calculations

2,200 euros net before the birth.

Basic parental allowance without income

Parental allowance per month: €1,430.00

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1,900 euros before the birth, 900 euros during receipt.

Parental Allowance Plus with part-time

Parental allowance per month: €325.00

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Additional bonus for additional small children in the household.

With sibling bonus

Parental allowance per month: €1,287.00

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is parental allowance basically calculated?

From the average income before birth and the difference in income during receipt.

What is the difference between basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus?

Parental Allowance Plus spreads the entitlement over a longer period of time and is usually lower per month.

When is there a sibling bonus?

If there are other small children living in the household and the legal requirements are met.

Why does the decision often differ from the computer?

Because parental allowance offices check exclusion months, tax characteristics and special types of income in detail.

Can I take income into account when drawing benefits?

Yes. There is a field for the net income during the withdrawal.

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Sources and notes

Rule status and context

source
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs / BEEG
Stand
Standard rules for basic parental allowance and parental allowance plus according to BEEG. Special cases such as maternity benefits, exclusions or income after the birth are only shown in simplified form in the portal.