Child support for 5 children in Texas
Texas guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Texas overview
For 5 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Texas's guideline amount is $1,680 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 5 children in Texas by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $603 | $603 | $603 | $603 |
| $25,000 | $740 | $740 | $740 | $740 |
| $30,000 | $876 | $876 | $876 | $876 |
| $35,000 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| $40,000 | $1,144 | $1,144 | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| $45,000 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| $50,000 | $1,412 | $1,412 | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| $55,000 | $1,546 | $1,546 | $1,546 | $1,546 |
| $60,000 | $1,680 | $1,680 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| $65,000 | $1,814 | $1,814 | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| $70,000 | $1,936 | $1,936 | $1,936 | $1,936 |
| $75,000 | $2,053 | $2,053 | $2,053 | $2,053 |
| $80,000 | $2,170 | $2,170 | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| $90,000 | $2,405 | $2,405 | $2,405 | $2,405 |
| $100,000 | $2,639 | $2,639 | $2,639 | $2,639 |
| $120,000 | $3,108 | $3,108 | $3,108 | $3,108 |
| $150,000 | $3,793 | $3,793 | $3,793 | $3,793 |
| $200,000 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,680 |
| $250,000 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,680 |
Parenting time and child support for 5 children
Texas's guidelines don't adjust for parenting time; courts may deviate. The Texas guidelines don't adjust support for parenting time. Courts may deviate based on the time each parent has with the children.
How the number of children changes the amount in Texas
With Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount for 5 children is $1,680 a month, about 2 times the $840 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.
Texas sets child support as a percentage of the paying parent's monthly net resources: 20% for one child, rising to 40% for five or more children. The other parent's income doesn't change the guideline amount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 5 children in Texas on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, Texas's guideline amount is about $1,412 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 5 children in Texas 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 $2,639 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 5 children than for one child in Texas?
At $60,000 (Parent B $40,000), the amount for 5 children is about 2 times the amount for one child: $1,680 against $840 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 5 children in Texas?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $1,680 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $1,680 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. The Texas guidelines don't adjust support for parenting time. Courts may deviate based on the time each parent has with the children.
Official sources and verification
- Law: Tex. Fam. Code §§ 154.061–154.133
- Texas child support guidelines
- 2026 Tax Charts (Office of the Attorney General)
- Official Texas child support calculator
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Child Support Division
- Changing a Texas child support order
Guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Verified against the official Texas sources on October 6, 2026. How we calculate →