Child support on $20,000 a year in New York (1 child)
New York guidelines effective March 1, 2026. New York overview
If Parent A earns $20,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B (52 overnights a year with Parent A), New York's guideline amount is $25 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
Across the table below it ranges from $1,308 paid by Parent B (Parent B earns $100,000, equal time) to $25 (Parent B has no income, Parent A has no overnights).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Guideline child support
New York · 1 child · Parent A $20000 per year · Parent B $40000 per year · children live mostly with Parent B
$25 a month
Parent A pays Parent B
- Parent A: 33.3% of combined income
- Parent B: 66.7%
How it adds up
- Combined income
- $55,410 a year
- Basic obligation
- $9,420 a year
- Parent A's share of income
- 33.3%
- After the low-income rule
- $300 a year
- Guideline amount
- $300 a year
See the worksheet for this example
- New York sets a minimum order of $25 a month.
- Net income was estimated with New York's standard assumptions (single filer, 2026 tax year). Your actual taxes may differ.
New York uses the percentage of income model under N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 413(1); N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b). Official calculator: ww2.nycourts.gov. Child support agency: New York State Division of Child Support Services.
Estimate under New York's child support guidelines effective March 1, 2026. Verified against the official New York sources on October 6, 2026. Not legal advice. Courts can deviate from the guidelines. How we calculate →
By parenting time and the other parent's income
| Overnights | $0 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B |
| 52 | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B |
| 104 | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B |
| 128 | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $25 A→B |
| 182 | $25 A→B | $25 A→B | $392 B→A | $523 B→A | $654 B→A | $785 B→A | $1,047 B→A | $1,308 B→A |
The New York worksheet for this example
| Line | Official label | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A18 | NET ANNUAL INCOME (Parent A)Parent A's CSSA income | $18,470.00 a year |
| A18 | NET ANNUAL INCOME (Parent B)Parent B's CSSA income | $36,940.00 a year |
| G I.4 | Combined Parental IncomeCombined income | $55,410.00 a year |
| G I.6 | Percentage that applies based on the number of childrenChild support percentage | 17% |
| G I.7 | Combined Child Support on Combined Income up to the capCombined obligation | $9,419.70 a year |
| G I.8 | NCP's Annual Percentage Share of Child SupportPaying parent's share | $3,139.90 a year |
| G II.4b | Basic Child Support Obligation with Low Income Exemption if applicableAfter the low-income rule | $300.00 a year |
| G IV.1 | NCP's Annual Basic Payment Adjusted for Low Income (plus add-ons)Guideline amount (annual) | $300.00 a year |
Open the official Child Support Worksheet (UD-8(3), Appendix G) →
With child care and health insurance
| Costs | Guideline amount |
|---|---|
| No add-ons | $25 a month A→B |
| Child care $500 a month | $25 a month A→B |
| Child care $1,000 a month | $25 a month A→B |
| Health insurance $150 a month | $25 a month A→B |
| Health insurance $300 a month | $25 a month A→B |
Child care and the children's health insurance are shared by income and added to (or credited against) the basic amount.
Things to know about this example
- New York sets a minimum order of $25 a month.
- Net income was estimated with New York's standard assumptions (single filer, 2026 tax year). Your actual taxes may differ.
How New York works it out
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much child support is paid on $20,000 in New York for 1 child?
If Parent A earns $20,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B (52 overnights a year with Parent A), New York's guideline amount is about $25 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is that a week?
That is about $6 a week (the monthly amount × 12 ÷ 52).
What if the parents share time equally?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes, the guideline amount is about $523 a month (Parent B pays Parent A).
What if Parent B has no income?
If Parent B has no income and the child lives mostly with Parent B, the guideline amount is about $25 a month (Parent A pays 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 →