Child support for 1 child in Connecticut
Connecticut guidelines effective August 1, 2026. Connecticut overview
For 1 child, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Connecticut's guideline amount is $784 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 1 child in Connecticut by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $152 | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| $25,000 | $316 | $316 | $316 | $316 |
| $30,000 | $498 | $494 | $468 | $407 |
| $35,000 | $563 | $555 | $520 | $464 |
| $40,000 | $633 | $615 | $572 | $503 |
| $45,000 | $702 | $676 | $615 | $563 |
| $50,000 | $771 | $732 | $672 | $611 |
| $55,000 | $854 | $784 | $715 | $659 |
| $60,000 | $923 | $828 | $758 | $711 |
| $65,000 | $979 | $871 | $806 | $758 |
| $70,000 | $1,049 | $906 | $854 | $793 |
| $75,000 | $1,105 | $949 | $888 | $845 |
| $80,000 | $1,148 | $979 | $923 | $875 |
| $90,000 | $1,239 | $1,049 | $1,014 | $945 |
| $100,000 | $1,309 | $1,131 | $1,092 | $1,036 |
| $120,000 | $1,413 | $1,283 | $1,226 | $1,179 |
| $150,000 | $1,595 | $1,473 | $1,421 | $1,387 |
| $200,000 | $1,920 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $1,764 |
| $250,000 | $2,227 | $2,175 | $2,154 | $2,080 |
Parenting time and child support for 1 child
Connecticut's guidelines don't adjust for parenting time; courts may deviate. Connecticut has no parenting-time formula. When parents share physical custody with substantially equal time, the parent with the higher net weekly income pays their own presumptive amount to the other parent; a court may deviate.
How the number of children changes the amount in Connecticut
For one child, the guideline amount ranges from $152 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 to $2,171 a month at $250,000, with Parent B earning $40,000.
Connecticut uses the income shares model on net weekly income. The schedule gives one amount for the parents' combined net weekly income and the number of children; each parent owes their share, and the parent the children don't live with pays theirs as current support.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 1 child in Connecticut on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Connecticut's guideline amount is about $693 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 1 child in Connecticut on $100,000?
If Parent A earns $100,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, the guideline amount is about $1,109 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 1 child than for one child in Connecticut?
This page is for one child. With the same incomes, the guideline amount for two children is about $1,166 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 1 child in Connecticut?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $784 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $784 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. Connecticut has no parenting-time formula. When parents share physical custody with substantially equal time, the parent with the higher net weekly income pays their own presumptive amount to the other parent; a court may deviate.
Official sources and verification
- Law: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 46b-215a, 46b-84; Regs. Conn. State Agencies §§ 46b-215a-1 to 46b-215a-6 (Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines)
- Connecticut child support guidelines
- Worksheet for the Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (CCSG-1, JD-FM-220)
- Connecticut Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Services
- Changing a Connecticut child support order
Guidelines effective August 1, 2026. Verified against the official Connecticut sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →