Vermont child support calculator (2026 guidelines)
Vermont guidelines effective February 2, 2026. Change state
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Vermont's guideline amount is $1,069 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
Vermont uses the income shares model; its current guidelines took effect February 2, 2026.
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Vermont child support at a glance
| Children | $30,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $444 | $640 | $860 | $1,040 |
| 2 children | $509 | $931 | $1,260 | $1,521 |
| 3 children | $509 | $1,077 | $1,472 | $1,766 |
| 4 children | $509 | $1,188 | $1,642 | $1,962 |
| 5 children | $509 | $1,306 | $1,806 | $2,158 |
How Vermont calculates child support
Vermont uses the income shares model. Each parent's gross income is turned into available income with the state's tax conversion tables, and the Table of Intact Family Expenditures gives the amount for the parents' combined available income; each parent is responsible for their share.
Income from almost any source counts, including spousal support received; means-tested benefits such as SSI and SNAP don't. Spousal support paid is subtracted before taxes. Taxes come from the official tax conversion tables: head of household with the children for the custodial parent, single for the other parent, and the children shared in shared custody. The children's health insurance premium, support paid for other children and FICA of 7.65% on spousal support paid are then subtracted.
A parent who keeps the children overnight more than 75 percent of the year has sole custody. Otherwise the table amount is multiplied by 1.5 and shared by income, and the parent with less time gets credit for their percentage of time. From 25 percent to under 30 percent of the year, 10% down to 2% of that credit is added back. The parent with less time never pays more than without the shared adjustment.
The paying parent keeps a self-support reserve of $1,596 a month (120% of the federal poverty guideline for one person). If less than $50 is left above the reserve, this estimate uses the $50 minimum order the official worksheet recommends, but never more than the guideline amount.
Work-related child care, after the child care tax credit, and extraordinary medical costs such as uninsured costs above $200 a year are added to the table amount and shared by income. The children's health insurance premium is subtracted from the income of the parent who pays it.
Support a parent pays for other children is subtracted from their after-tax income. For other children a parent must support, the table amount for those children on that parent's own income is subtracted too.
The intact family table's last row starts at $29,975 of combined available income a month. Above it the court decides; this estimate uses the last row.
Amounts are kept to the cent and income shares are not rounded, as in the state's online calculator.
Parenting time in Vermont
A parent who keeps the children overnight more than 75 percent of the year has sole custody. Otherwise the table amount is multiplied by 1.5 and shared by income, and the parent with less time gets credit for their percentage of time. From 25 percent to under 30 percent of the year, 10% down to 2% of that credit is added back. The parent with less time never pays more than without the shared adjustment.
| Overnights with Parent A | Guideline amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,069 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 52 | $1,069 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 104 | $889 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 128 | $658 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 182 (about equal) | $209 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
Low and high incomes in Vermont
For 2 children with Parent B earning $40,000, the guideline amount is about $50 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 a year and about $2,899 a month when Parent A earns $250,000.
The paying parent keeps a self-support reserve of $1,596 a month (120% of the federal poverty guideline for one person). If less than $50 is left above the reserve, this estimate uses the $50 minimum order the official worksheet recommends, but never more than the guideline amount.
The intact family table's last row starts at $29,975 of combined available income a month. Above it the court decides; this estimate uses the last row.
Child support by number of children in Vermont
- 1 child$729 a month
- 2 children$1,069 a month
- 3 children$1,247 a month
- 4 children$1,391 a month
- 5 children$1,529 a month
Parent A earns $60,000, Parent B $40,000; the children live mostly with Parent B.
Official sources and verification
- Law: 15 V.S.A. §§ 653-663
- Vermont child support guidelines
- OCS 131A Child Support Worksheet (sole and split custody) and OCS 131C (shared custody)
- Official Vermont child support calculator
- Vermont Department for Children and Families, Office of Child Support
- Changing a Vermont child support order
Guidelines effective February 2, 2026. Verified against the official Vermont sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated in Vermont?
Vermont uses the income shares model. Each parent's gross income is turned into available income with the state's tax conversion tables, and the Table of Intact Family Expenditures gives the amount for the parents' combined available income; each parent is responsible for their share. Income from almost any source counts, including spousal support received; means-tested benefits such as SSI and SNAP don't. Spousal support paid is subtracted before taxes. Taxes come from the official tax conversion tables: head of household with the children for the custodial parent, single for the other parent, and the children shared in shared custody. The children's health insurance premium, support paid for other children and FICA of 7.65% on spousal support paid are then subtracted.
What is the child support for one child in Vermont on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Vermont's guideline amount for one child is about $640 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). Courts can deviate from the guideline amount.
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support in Vermont?
Not necessarily. With about equal parenting time, 2 children, Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount is about $209 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). A parent who keeps the children overnight more than 75 percent of the year has sole custody. Otherwise the table amount is multiplied by 1.5 and shared by income, and the parent with less time gets credit for their percentage of time. From 25 percent to under 30 percent of the year, 10% down to 2% of that credit is added back. The parent with less time never pays more than without the shared adjustment.
What is the minimum child support in Vermont?
The paying parent keeps a self-support reserve of $1,596 a month (120% of the federal poverty guideline for one person). If less than $50 is left above the reserve, this estimate uses the $50 minimum order the official worksheet recommends, but never more than the guideline amount.
When does child support end in Vermont?
A court may order support until the child turns 18 or finishes secondary school, whichever is later. If the parents agree, the order can include an amount for post-secondary education. No provision for support of an adult child with a disability was located in the child support statutes.