Child support for 2 children in New York
New York guidelines effective March 1, 2026. New York overview
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).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 2 children 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 | $513 | $513 | $513 | $513 |
| $35,000 | $673 | $673 | $673 | $673 |
| $40,000 | $770 | $770 | $770 | $770 |
| $45,000 | $866 | $866 | $866 | $866 |
| $50,000 | $962 | $962 | $962 | $962 |
| $55,000 | $1,058 | $1,058 | $1,058 | $1,058 |
| $60,000 | $1,154 | $1,154 | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| $65,000 | $1,251 | $1,251 | $1,251 | $1,251 |
| $70,000 | $1,347 | $1,347 | $1,347 | $1,347 |
| $75,000 | $1,443 | $1,443 | $1,443 | $1,443 |
| $80,000 | $1,539 | $1,539 | $1,539 | $1,539 |
| $90,000 | $1,732 | $1,732 | $1,732 | $1,732 |
| $100,000 | $1,924 | $1,924 | $1,924 | $1,924 |
| $120,000 | $2,309 | $2,309 | $2,309 | $2,309 |
| $150,000 | $2,886 | $2,886 | $2,886 | $2,622 |
| $200,000 | $3,868 | $3,499 | $3,220 | $2,876 |
| $250,000 | $4,021 | $3,596 | $3,359 | $3,058 |
Parenting time and child support for 2 children
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
With Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount for 2 children is $1,154 a month, about 1.47 times the $785 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.
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 2 children in New York on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, New York's guideline amount is about $962 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 2 children in New York 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 $1,924 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 2 children than for one child in New York?
At $60,000 (Parent B $40,000), the amount for 2 children is about 1.47 times the amount for one child: $1,154 against $785 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 2 children in New York?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $1,154 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $1,154 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 →