Child support for 2 children in Maryland
Maryland guidelines effective October 1, 2025. Maryland overview
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Maryland's guideline amount is $1,061 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 2 children in Maryland by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $416 | $469 | $419 | $354 |
| $25,000 | $617 | $575 | $500 | $425 |
| $30,000 | $723 | $678 | $580 | $499 |
| $35,000 | $842 | $779 | $665 | $566 |
| $40,000 | $948 | $839 | $746 | $627 |
| $45,000 | $1,054 | $900 | $825 | $714 |
| $50,000 | $1,173 | $966 | $884 | $798 |
| $55,000 | $1,265 | $1,044 | $936 | $882 |
| $60,000 | $1,356 | $1,119 | $998 | $971 |
| $65,000 | $1,446 | $1,192 | $1,051 | $1,057 |
| $70,000 | $1,468 | $1,238 | $1,097 | $1,142 |
| $75,000 | $1,500 | $1,276 | $1,190 | $1,234 |
| $80,000 | $1,546 | $1,331 | $1,276 | $1,321 |
| $90,000 | $1,678 | $1,411 | $1,457 | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $1,768 | $1,595 | $1,632 | $1,675 |
| $120,000 | $1,881 | $1,958 | $2,001 | $1,916 |
| $150,000 | $2,448 | $2,512 | $2,396 | $2,255 |
| $200,000 | $3,194 | $3,007 | $2,906 | $2,782 |
| $250,000 | $3,632 | $3,478 | $3,391 | $3,283 |
Parenting time and child support for 2 children
| Parent A income | 0 nights | 52 nights | 104 nights | 128 nights | 182 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $452 | $452 | $118 | $35 B→A | $336 B→A |
| $25,000 | $556 | $556 | $240 | $74 | $247 B→A |
| $30,000 | $629 | $629 | $343 | $172 | $154 B→A |
| $35,000 | $700 | $700 | $439 | $261 | $72 B→A |
| $40,000 | $773 | $773 | $532 | $346 | $3 |
| $45,000 | $854 | $854 | $629 | $433 | $75 |
| $50,000 | $932 | $932 | $721 | $516 | $143 |
| $55,000 | $1,008 | $1,008 | $812 | $596 | $210 |
| $60,000 | $1,061 | $1,061 | $881 | $661 | $269 |
| $65,000 | $1,106 | $1,106 | $943 | $719 | $323 |
| $70,000 | $1,165 | $1,165 | $1,015 | $784 | $378 |
| $75,000 | $1,213 | $1,213 | $1,077 | $841 | $429 |
| $80,000 | $1,254 | $1,254 | $1,131 | $892 | $474 |
| $90,000 | $1,436 | $1,436 | $1,329 | $1,063 | $603 |
| $100,000 | $1,619 | $1,619 | $1,529 | $1,236 | $733 |
| $120,000 | $1,981 | $1,981 | $1,927 | $1,582 | $996 |
| $150,000 | $2,451 | $2,451 | $2,451 | $2,044 | $1,355 |
| $200,000 | $2,952 | $2,952 | $2,952 | $2,564 | $1,778 |
| $250,000 | $3,435 | $3,435 | $3,435 | $3,057 | $2,173 |
How the number of children changes the amount in Maryland
With Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount for 2 children is $1,061 a month, about 1.43 times the $744 for one child. Support rises with each child, but by less than the first child's amount, because the guidelines reflect how households share costs among children.
Maryland uses the income shares model: the schedule gives the basic child support obligation for the parents' combined monthly adjusted actual income, and each parent is responsible for their share.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 2 children in Maryland on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, Maryland's guideline amount is about $932 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 2 children in Maryland on $100,000?
If Parent A earns $100,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, the guideline amount is about $1,619 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 2 children than for one child in Maryland?
At $60,000 (Parent B $40,000), the amount for 2 children is about 1.43 times the amount for one child: $1,061 against $744 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 2 children in Maryland?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $269 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $1,061 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. Shared physical custody applies when each parent has at least 92 overnights a year. The basic obligation is multiplied by 1.5 and divided by income share, and each parent's share is applied to the other parent's percentage of time. A parent with 92 to 109 overnights has their amount increased by 10% down to 2%. The parent owing more pays the difference, but no more than they would owe without shared custody.
Official sources and verification
- Law: Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law §§ 12-201 to 12-204 and § 12-102; Md. Rule 9-206
- Maryland child support guidelines
- Worksheet A (CC-DR-034) and Worksheets B and C (CC-DR-035)
- Official Maryland child support calculator
- Maryland Department of Human Services, Child Support Administration
- Changing a Maryland child support order
Guidelines effective October 1, 2025. Verified against the official Maryland sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →