Florida child support calculator (2026 guidelines)
Florida guidelines effective July 1, 2023. Change state
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Florida's guideline amount is $1,088 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
Florida uses the income shares model; its current guidelines took effect July 1, 2023.
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Florida child support at a glance
| Children | $30,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $429 | $628 | $814 | $966 |
| 2 children | $656 | $963 | $1,250 | $1,479 |
| 3 children | $774 | $1,189 | $1,552 | $1,833 |
| 4 children | $774 | $1,331 | $1,740 | $2,058 |
| 5 children | $774 | $1,454 | $1,899 | $2,243 |
How Florida calculates child support
Florida uses the income shares model: the schedule in the statute gives the support for the parents' combined monthly net income, and each parent is responsible for their share.
Net income is gross income minus income taxes, Social Security and Medicare, mandatory union dues and retirement, the parent's own health insurance, support paid for other children and spousal support paid. This estimate works out taxes from gross income; Florida has no state income tax.
When each parent has the children at least 73 overnights a year, the basic obligation is increased by half and each parent's share is multiplied by the other parent's share of overnights, then offset.
The paying parent pays no more than 90% of the amount by which their net income exceeds the federal poverty guideline for one person.
Child care, the children's health insurance and noncovered medical, dental and prescription costs are added and shared by income, with credit for what each parent pays.
Support actually paid under orders for other children is deducted from income; later children can't be used to lower support.
Above $10,000 of combined net income a month, a percentage of the extra income is added to the top of the schedule.
Amounts are worked to the cent.
Parenting time in Florida
When each parent has the children at least 73 overnights a year, the basic obligation is increased by half and each parent's share is multiplied by the other parent's share of overnights, then offset.
| Overnights with Parent A | Guideline amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,088 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 52 | $1,088 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 104 | $800 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 128 | $608 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 182 (about equal) | $273 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
Low and high incomes in Florida
For 2 children with Parent B earning $40,000, the guideline amount is about $159 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 a year and about $2,359 a month when Parent A earns $250,000.
The paying parent pays no more than 90% of the amount by which their net income exceeds the federal poverty guideline for one person.
Above $10,000 of combined net income a month, a percentage of the extra income is added to the top of the schedule.
Child support by number of children in Florida
- 1 child$709 a month
- 2 children$1,088 a month
- 3 children$1,346 a month
- 4 children$1,509 a month
- 5 children$1,647 a month
Parent A earns $60,000, Parent B $40,000; the children live mostly with Parent B.
Official sources and verification
- Law: Fla. Stat. § 61.30
- Florida child support guidelines
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Form 12.902(e)
- Florida Department of Revenue, Child Support Program
Guidelines effective July 1, 2023. Verified against the official Florida sources on October 6, 2026. How we calculate →
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated in Florida?
Florida uses the income shares model: the schedule in the statute gives the support for the parents' combined monthly net income, and each parent is responsible for their share. Net income is gross income minus income taxes, Social Security and Medicare, mandatory union dues and retirement, the parent's own health insurance, support paid for other children and spousal support paid. This estimate works out taxes from gross income; Florida has no state income tax.
What is the child support for one child in Florida on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Florida's guideline amount for one child is about $628 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). Courts can deviate from the guideline amount.
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support in Florida?
Not necessarily. With about equal parenting time, 2 children, Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount is about $273 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). When each parent has the children at least 73 overnights a year, the basic obligation is increased by half and each parent's share is multiplied by the other parent's share of overnights, then offset.
What is the minimum child support in Florida?
The paying parent pays no more than 90% of the amount by which their net income exceeds the federal poverty guideline for one person.
When does child support end in Florida?
Support ends at 18 unless the child is still in high school and expected to graduate before 19. Support for a dependent adult child takes a separate court action.