Child support for 1 child in Missouri
Missouri guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Missouri overview
For 1 child, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Missouri's guideline amount is $664 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 Missouri by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $260 | $230 | $215 | $172 |
| $25,000 | $396 | $336 | $294 | $224 |
| $30,000 | $491 | $404 | $349 | $272 |
| $35,000 | $561 | $469 | $400 | $320 |
| $40,000 | $640 | $528 | $446 | $365 |
| $45,000 | $710 | $582 | $494 | $413 |
| $50,000 | $778 | $626 | $541 | $462 |
| $55,000 | $850 | $668 | $584 | $508 |
| $60,000 | $918 | $706 | $621 | $553 |
| $65,000 | $981 | $744 | $661 | $595 |
| $70,000 | $1,034 | $787 | $699 | $636 |
| $75,000 | $1,079 | $823 | $742 | $674 |
| $80,000 | $1,107 | $854 | $790 | $711 |
| $90,000 | $1,163 | $923 | $873 | $783 |
| $100,000 | $1,230 | $1,009 | $949 | $864 |
| $120,000 | $1,337 | $1,156 | $1,079 | $994 |
| $150,000 | $1,563 | $1,347 | $1,270 | $1,215 |
| $200,000 | $1,840 | $1,662 | $1,624 | $1,531 |
| $250,000 | $2,195 | $1,951 | $1,884 | $1,801 |
Parenting time and child support for 1 child
| Parent A income | 0 nights | 52 nights | 104 nights | 128 nights | 182 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $277 | $222 | $185 | $93 | $612 B→A |
| $25,000 | $378 | $319 | $280 | $182 | $269 B→A |
| $30,000 | $444 | $382 | $341 | $237 | $238 B→A |
| $35,000 | $504 | $439 | $396 | $288 | $208 B→A |
| $40,000 | $554 | $488 | $443 | $333 | $178 |
| $45,000 | $601 | $533 | $487 | $374 | $214 |
| $50,000 | $647 | $577 | $531 | $414 | $252 |
| $55,000 | $690 | $619 | $571 | $452 | $285 |
| $60,000 | $738 | $664 | $615 | $492 | $320 |
| $65,000 | $779 | $704 | $653 | $527 | $351 |
| $70,000 | $814 | $737 | $686 | $558 | $379 |
| $75,000 | $853 | $775 | $722 | $591 | $408 |
| $80,000 | $892 | $812 | $758 | $625 | $437 |
| $90,000 | $984 | $899 | $842 | $700 | $501 |
| $100,000 | $1,070 | $980 | $920 | $770 | $561 |
| $120,000 | $1,211 | $1,114 | $1,049 | $888 | $662 |
| $150,000 | $1,418 | $1,310 | $1,238 | $1,059 | $807 |
| $200,000 | $1,768 | $1,641 | $1,556 | $1,343 | $1,046 |
| $250,000 | $2,058 | $1,915 | $1,819 | $1,580 | $1,246 |
How the number of children changes the amount in Missouri
For one child, the guideline amount ranges from $222 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 to $1,915 a month at $250,000, with Parent B earning $40,000.
Missouri uses the income shares model and the official Form worksheet: the schedule gives the basic amount for the parents' combined monthly income, add-ons are added, and each parent is responsible for their share of the total.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 1 child in Missouri on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Missouri's guideline amount is about $577 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 1 child in Missouri 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 $980 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 1 child than for one child in Missouri?
This page is for one child. With the same incomes, the guideline amount for two children is about $996 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 1 child in Missouri?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $320 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $664 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. The paying parent gets a credit of a percentage of the basic amount for their overnights a year, starting at 36 overnights and rising to the table's top band. The credit is not given when the receiving parent's adjusted income is at or below the worksheet's caveat amount, unless the paying parent would be left with little after support. With about equal time the parent with the higher gross income pays.
Official sources and verification
- Law: § 452.340 RSMo; Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 88.01; Civil Procedure Form No. 14 (order of March 4, 2025, effective January 1, 2026)
- Missouri child support guidelines
- Form No. 14, Child Support Amount Calculation Worksheet
- Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division (Child Support)
- Changing a Missouri child support order
Guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Verified against the official Missouri sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →