Child support for 3 children in Tennessee
Tennessee guidelines effective October 1, 2021. Tennessee overview
For 3 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Tennessee's guideline amount is $955 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 3 children in Tennessee by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $625 | $509 | $410 | $318 |
| $25,000 | $746 | $585 | $480 | $397 |
| $30,000 | $859 | $662 | $551 | $463 |
| $35,000 | $976 | $740 | $614 | $526 |
| $40,000 | $1,080 | $805 | $662 | $592 |
| $45,000 | $1,178 | $873 | $719 | $661 |
| $50,000 | $1,272 | $938 | $796 | $713 |
| $55,000 | $1,300 | $973 | $860 | $784 |
| $60,000 | $1,325 | $1,008 | $943 | $839 |
| $65,000 | $1,370 | $1,040 | $1,000 | $894 |
| $70,000 | $1,413 | $1,114 | $1,040 | $951 |
| $75,000 | $1,456 | $1,174 | $1,102 | $990 |
| $80,000 | $1,489 | $1,252 | $1,163 | $1,047 |
| $90,000 | $1,504 | $1,345 | $1,249 | $1,141 |
| $100,000 | $1,592 | $1,444 | $1,355 | $1,231 |
| $120,000 | $1,793 | $1,618 | $1,528 | $1,376 |
| $150,000 | $2,023 | $1,824 | $1,720 | $1,584 |
| $200,000 | $2,293 | $2,120 | $2,045 | $1,944 |
| $250,000 | $2,557 | $2,437 | $2,372 | $2,310 |
Parenting time and child support for 3 children
| Parent A income | 0 nights | 52 nights | 104 nights | 128 nights | 182 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $497 | $437 | $299 | $76 | $430 B→A |
| $25,000 | $591 | $521 | $384 | $171 | $314 B→A |
| $30,000 | $690 | $608 | $473 | $271 | $189 B→A |
| $35,000 | $777 | $684 | $551 | $357 | $83 B→A |
| $40,000 | $846 | $745 | $612 | $425 | $0 |
| $45,000 | $901 | $793 | $664 | $487 | $86 |
| $50,000 | $957 | $842 | $716 | $550 | $172 |
| $55,000 | $1,008 | $887 | $762 | $600 | $234 |
| $60,000 | $1,085 | $955 | $828 | $668 | $304 |
| $65,000 | $1,165 | $1,025 | $896 | $738 | $379 |
| $70,000 | $1,247 | $1,098 | $967 | $811 | $459 |
| $75,000 | $1,295 | $1,140 | $1,007 | $853 | $503 |
| $80,000 | $1,365 | $1,201 | $1,069 | $920 | $582 |
| $90,000 | $1,470 | $1,294 | $1,159 | $1,013 | $681 |
| $100,000 | $1,574 | $1,386 | $1,249 | $1,106 | $783 |
| $120,000 | $1,784 | $1,571 | $1,431 | $1,299 | $1,001 |
| $150,000 | $2,016 | $1,774 | $1,632 | $1,514 | $1,245 |
| $200,000 | $2,353 | $2,071 | $1,922 | $1,816 | $1,573 |
| $250,000 | $2,735 | $2,408 | $2,248 | $2,150 | $1,926 |
How the number of children changes the amount in Tennessee
With Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount for 3 children is $955 a month, about 1.49 times the $641 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.
Tennessee uses the income shares model: the schedule gives the basic child support obligation for the parents' combined monthly adjusted gross income, and each parent is responsible for their share.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 3 children in Tennessee on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, Tennessee's guideline amount is about $842 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 3 children in Tennessee 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 $1,386 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 3 children than for one child in Tennessee?
At $60,000 (Parent B $40,000), the amount for 3 children is about 1.49 times the amount for one child: $955 against $641 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 3 children in Tennessee?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $304 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $955 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. Tennessee counts parenting time in days. The share of the parent with less time goes up when they have fewer than 69 days a year. From 92 days they get a credit that grows with each day. With equal time (182.5 days each) Parent B gets the credit and the parent with the larger amount pays.
Official sources and verification
- Law: T.C.A. § 36-5-101(e); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04 (Child Support Guidelines)
- Tennessee child support guidelines
- Child Support Worksheet and Credit Worksheet (Rule 1240-02-04-.08)
- Official Tennessee child support calculator
- Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Support Services
- Changing a Tennessee child support order
Guidelines effective October 1, 2021. Verified against the official Tennessee sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →