New York child support calculator (2026 guidelines)
New York guidelines effective March 1, 2026. Change state
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, New York's guideline amount is $1,154 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
New York uses the percentage of income model; its current guidelines took effect March 1, 2026.
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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New York child support at a glance
| Children | $30,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $392 | $654 | $981 | $1,308 |
| 2 children | $513 | $962 | $1,443 | $1,924 |
| 3 children | $513 | $1,116 | $1,674 | $2,232 |
| 4 children | $513 | $1,193 | $1,789 | $2,386 |
| 5 children | $513 | $1,347 | $2,020 | $2,694 |
How New York calculates child support
New York's Child Support Standards Act applies a percentage to the parents' combined income: 17% for one child up to 35% for five or more. The paying parent pays their share of that amount.
Income is gross income minus Social Security and Medicare, New York City or Yonkers income tax, maintenance and child support paid for other children. Federal and state income taxes are not deducted.
New York has no parenting-time formula. The parent the children live with less pays; with equal time, the parent with the higher income pays. Extended time can be a reason to deviate.
If support would leave the paying parent below the poverty guideline, the order is $25 a month. Below the self-support reserve, it is the greater of $50 a month or the income above the reserve.
Child care and the children's health insurance are shared by income and added to (or credited against) the basic amount.
Child support actually paid for other children under an order or written agreement is deducted from income.
The percentage applies to combined income up to $193,000 a year. Above that, courts may apply it to more income or set support from the statutory factors.
Amounts are worked to the cent; the annual amount is divided by twelve for a monthly figure.
Parenting time in New York
New York's guidelines don't adjust for parenting time; courts may deviate. New York has no parenting-time formula. The parent the children live with less pays; with equal time, the parent with the higher income pays. Extended time can be a reason to deviate.
Low and high incomes in New York
For 2 children with Parent B earning $40,000, the guideline amount is about $25 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 a year and about $3,474 a month when Parent A earns $250,000.
If support would leave the paying parent below the poverty guideline, the order is $25 a month. Below the self-support reserve, it is the greater of $50 a month or the income above the reserve.
The percentage applies to combined income up to $193,000 a year. Above that, courts may apply it to more income or set support from the statutory factors.
Child support by number of children in New York
- 1 child$785 a month
- 2 children$1,154 a month
- 3 children$1,339 a month
- 4 children$1,431 a month
- 5 children$1,616 a month
Parent A earns $60,000, Parent B $40,000; the children live mostly with Parent B.
Official sources and verification
- Law: N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 413(1); N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b)
- New York child support guidelines
- Child Support Worksheet (UD-8(3), Appendix G)
- Official New York child support calculator
- New York State Division of Child Support Services
- Changing a New York child support order
Guidelines effective March 1, 2026. Verified against the official New York sources on October 6, 2026. How we calculate →
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated in New York?
New York's Child Support Standards Act applies a percentage to the parents' combined income: 17% for one child up to 35% for five or more. The paying parent pays their share of that amount. Income is gross income minus Social Security and Medicare, New York City or Yonkers income tax, maintenance and child support paid for other children. Federal and state income taxes are not deducted.
What is the child support for one child in New York on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, New York's guideline amount for one child is about $654 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). Courts can deviate from the guideline amount.
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support in New York?
Not necessarily. With about equal parenting time, 2 children, Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount is about $1,154 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). New York has no parenting-time formula. The parent the children live with less pays; with equal time, the parent with the higher income pays. Extended time can be a reason to deviate.
What is the minimum child support in New York?
If support would leave the paying parent below the poverty guideline, the order is $25 a month. Below the self-support reserve, it is the greater of $50 a month or the income above the reserve.
When does child support end in New York?
Support continues until 21. Courts may order education expenses, and support for a developmentally disabled dependent can continue to 26.