Ohio child support calculator (2026 guidelines)
Ohio guidelines effective April 1, 2026. Change state
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Ohio's guideline amount is $1,036 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
Ohio uses the income shares model; its current guidelines took effect April 1, 2026.
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Ohio child support at a glance
| Children | $30,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $345 | $606 | $809 | $946 |
| 2 children | $364 | $874 | $1,223 | $1,421 |
| 3 children | $382 | $898 | $1,464 | $1,692 |
| 4 children | $400 | $922 | $1,563 | $1,909 |
| 5 children | $423 | $945 | $1,591 | $2,118 |
How Ohio calculates child support
Ohio uses the income shares model on annual gross income: each parent's share of the schedule amount for the combined income, compared with the schedule amount at their own income.
Gross income counts. Spousal support paid, health insurance premiums paid and a credit for other children the parent supports are deducted.
A parent with a court order for at least 90 overnights a year gets a 10% reduction in their basic obligation. Courts may deviate further for extended time.
The schedule's shaded area protects a self-sufficiency reserve: a parent pays the lower of the schedule amount at their own income and their share of the combined amount, but at least $80 a month.
Work-related child care is shared by income share. Every order also includes cash medical support of $510.21 per child a year, split by income share.
A parent with other children to support gets a credit equal to their per-child share of the schedule amount for all their children.
The schedule runs to $336,000 of combined income a year. Above that, support is set case by case and is usually no lower than the amount at the top of the schedule.
Each line is worked to the cent, income shares to a hundredth of a percent, and the monthly order is the annual amount divided by twelve.
Parenting time in Ohio
A parent with a court order for at least 90 overnights a year gets a 10% reduction in their basic obligation. Courts may deviate further for extended time.
| Overnights with Parent A | Guideline amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,036 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 52 | $1,036 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 104 | $937 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 128 | $937 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 182 (about equal) | $937 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
Low and high incomes in Ohio
For 2 children with Parent B earning $40,000, the guideline amount is about $205 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 a year and about $2,602 a month when Parent A earns $250,000.
The schedule's shaded area protects a self-sufficiency reserve: a parent pays the lower of the schedule amount at their own income and their share of the combined amount, but at least $80 a month.
The schedule runs to $336,000 of combined income a year. Above that, support is set case by case and is usually no lower than the amount at the top of the schedule.
Child support by number of children in Ohio
- 1 child$686 a month
- 2 children$1,036 a month
- 3 children$1,154 a month
- 4 children$1,179 a month
- 5 children$1,205 a month
Parent A earns $60,000, Parent B $40,000; the children live mostly with Parent B.
Official sources and verification
- Law: Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 3119; Ohio Adm. Code 5101:12-1-17
- Ohio child support guidelines
- Sole/Shared Child Support Computation Worksheet (JFS 07768)
- Official Ohio child support calculator
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Child Support
Guidelines effective April 1, 2026. Verified against the official Ohio sources on October 6, 2026. How we calculate →
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated in Ohio?
Ohio uses the income shares model on annual gross income: each parent's share of the schedule amount for the combined income, compared with the schedule amount at their own income. Gross income counts. Spousal support paid, health insurance premiums paid and a credit for other children the parent supports are deducted.
What is the child support for one child in Ohio on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Ohio's guideline amount for one child is about $606 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). Courts can deviate from the guideline amount.
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support in Ohio?
Not necessarily. With about equal parenting time, 2 children, Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount is about $937 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). A parent with a court order for at least 90 overnights a year gets a 10% reduction in their basic obligation. Courts may deviate further for extended time.
What is the minimum child support in Ohio?
The schedule's shaded area protects a self-sufficiency reserve: a parent pays the lower of the schedule amount at their own income and their share of the combined amount, but at least $80 a month.
When does child support end in Ohio?
Support ends at 18, continues while the child attends high school full time, and may continue for a disabled child who cannot support themselves.