Child support for 1 child in New York
New York guidelines effective March 1, 2026. New York overview
For 1 child, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, New York's guideline amount is $785 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 New York by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| $25,000 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 |
| $30,000 | $392 | $392 | $392 | $392 |
| $35,000 | $458 | $458 | $458 | $458 |
| $40,000 | $523 | $523 | $523 | $523 |
| $45,000 | $589 | $589 | $589 | $589 |
| $50,000 | $654 | $654 | $654 | $654 |
| $55,000 | $720 | $720 | $720 | $720 |
| $60,000 | $785 | $785 | $785 | $785 |
| $65,000 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| $70,000 | $916 | $916 | $916 | $916 |
| $75,000 | $981 | $981 | $981 | $981 |
| $80,000 | $1,047 | $1,047 | $1,047 | $1,047 |
| $90,000 | $1,177 | $1,177 | $1,177 | $1,177 |
| $100,000 | $1,308 | $1,308 | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| $120,000 | $1,570 | $1,570 | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| $150,000 | $1,962 | $1,962 | $1,962 | $1,783 |
| $200,000 | $2,630 | $2,379 | $2,190 | $1,956 |
| $250,000 | $2,734 | $2,445 | $2,284 | $2,079 |
Parenting time and child support for 1 child
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.
How the number of children changes the amount in New York
For one child, the guideline amount ranges from $25 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 to $2,362 a month at $250,000, with Parent B earning $40,000.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 1 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 is about $654 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 1 child in New York 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 $1,308 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 1 child than for one child in New York?
This page is for one child. With the same incomes, the guideline amount for two children is about $1,154 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 1 child in New York?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $785 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $785 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. 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.
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 →