Benefits

Child allowance calculator

Estimate with maximum amount per child and income calculation.

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

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Calculation path

Step by step

  1. Set a maximum amount per child

    Result: €594.00

  2. Form reference needs from children and housing costs

    Result: €1,188.00

  3. Determine possible reduction income

    Result: €962.00

  4. Apply shortening

    Formula: Reduction basis × 45%

    Result: €432.90

  5. Estimate child allowance

    Formula: Maximum amount – reduction

    Result: €161.10

Instructions

How to use this calculator correctly

How to use the calculator

  • Enter the family constellation and age groups of the children.
  • Supplement parental income and housing costs per month.

How to read the result

  • The maximum amount shows the cap per child.
  • The reduction makes it transparent how income reduces the surcharge.

Limits of the calculation

  • The family fund checks significantly more details than the deliberately slim initial model.

Related guide: Better classify citizens' benefit, housing benefit and child allowance

Examples

Typical calculations

Typical family with housing costs of 980 euros.

Couple with two children

Estimated child allowance: €161.10

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One child and middle income.

Single parent

Estimated child allowance: €32.40

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Three older children.

Young children

Estimated child allowance: €430.20

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is child benefit included in the result?

No. The child allowance is in addition to the child benefit and is estimated separately here.

Why is there a minimum income limit?

The child allowance requires a certain minimum level of parental income.

Is the housing cost logic completely official?

No. It is deliberately simplified so that the estimate remains comprehensible.

Why can the real claim differ?

Family funds and citizens' money logic check income, housing and needs much more closely.

Who is the calculator intended for?

For families who want an initial rough classification as to whether child allowance is generally an option.

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Sources and notes

Rule status and context

source
Federal Employment Agency
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checked on Apr 21, 2026, valid from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Note
The maximum amount is 297 euros per child. The exact determination of entitlement is complex; the portal provides an openly marked estimate.