Benefits & social support

Parental allowance calculator Germany

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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Calculator

Average net income before birth per month

Net income during the period of receipt per month

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Take sibling bonus into account

Number of children in multiple births

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Result

Parental allowance per month €1,430.00

Basic amount: €1,430.00
Sibling bonus: €0.00
Multiple surcharge: €0.00
Duration of subscription: 14 months
total: €20,020.00

The calculation is an estimate. Exclusions, maternity benefits, tax details and many special cases are not fully represented.

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.