Child support for 1 child in Virginia
Virginia guidelines effective July 1, 2025. Virginia overview
For 1 child, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Virginia's guideline amount is $690 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 1 child in Virginia by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $328 | $299 | $280 | $230 |
| $25,000 | $400 | $368 | $342 | $282 |
| $30,000 | $470 | $436 | $396 | $328 |
| $35,000 | $540 | $502 | $446 | $373 |
| $40,000 | $609 | $561 | $488 | $417 |
| $45,000 | $679 | $615 | $528 | $461 |
| $50,000 | $748 | $659 | $575 | $507 |
| $55,000 | $809 | $700 | $621 | $553 |
| $60,000 | $872 | $733 | $657 | $597 |
| $65,000 | $933 | $763 | $692 | $640 |
| $70,000 | $981 | $805 | $730 | $681 |
| $75,000 | $1,025 | $846 | $768 | $721 |
| $80,000 | $1,055 | $876 | $811 | $758 |
| $90,000 | $1,099 | $938 | $895 | $830 |
| $100,000 | $1,150 | $1,014 | $973 | $908 |
| $120,000 | $1,251 | $1,168 | $1,107 | $1,040 |
| $150,000 | $1,460 | $1,363 | $1,300 | $1,255 |
| $200,000 | $1,734 | $1,673 | $1,645 | $1,575 |
| $250,000 | $2,056 | $1,969 | $1,915 | $1,847 |
Parenting time and child support for 1 child
| Parent A income | 0 nights | 52 nights | 104 nights | 128 nights | 182 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $291 | $291 | $59 | $21 B→A | $202 B→A |
| $25,000 | $359 | $359 | $130 | $44 | $149 B→A |
| $30,000 | $420 | $420 | $198 | $107 | $96 B→A |
| $35,000 | $478 | $478 | $261 | $167 | $46 B→A |
| $40,000 | $528 | $528 | $317 | $221 | $3 |
| $45,000 | $573 | $573 | $370 | $271 | $47 |
| $50,000 | $611 | $611 | $416 | $315 | $88 |
| $55,000 | $646 | $646 | $459 | $357 | $125 |
| $60,000 | $690 | $690 | $507 | $401 | $163 |
| $65,000 | $734 | $734 | $554 | $445 | $200 |
| $70,000 | $766 | $766 | $592 | $482 | $232 |
| $75,000 | $798 | $798 | $630 | $517 | $263 |
| $80,000 | $834 | $834 | $669 | $553 | $294 |
| $90,000 | $912 | $912 | $751 | $630 | $357 |
| $100,000 | $995 | $995 | $837 | $709 | $421 |
| $120,000 | $1,137 | $1,137 | $987 | $848 | $534 |
| $150,000 | $1,336 | $1,336 | $1,195 | $1,039 | $689 |
| $200,000 | $1,658 | $1,658 | $1,528 | $1,345 | $933 |
| $250,000 | $1,941 | $1,941 | $1,820 | $1,612 | $1,146 |
How the number of children changes the amount in Virginia
For one child, the guideline amount ranges from $291 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 to $1,941 a month at $250,000, with Parent B earning $40,000.
Virginia uses the income shares model: the schedule gives the basic obligation for the parents' combined monthly gross income and number of children, with amounts between rows worked out proportionally. Each parent is responsible for their share of income.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 1 child in Virginia on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Virginia's guideline amount is about $611 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 1 child in Virginia on $100,000?
If Parent A earns $100,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, the guideline amount is about $995 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 1 child than for one child in Virginia?
This page is for one child. With the same incomes, the guideline amount for two children is about $1,015 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 1 child in Virginia?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $163 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $690 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. When the parent with fewer days has the children at least 91 days a year, the shared custody formula applies. The schedule amount is multiplied by 1.4; each parent owes their income share of the other parent's share of the days, plus the other parent's health premium and child care, and the larger amount is reduced by the smaller. The lower of the shared and sole custody amounts applies, unless the shared amount would be paid the other way.
Official sources and verification
- Law: Va. Code §§ 20-108.1, 20-108.2
- Virginia child support guidelines
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form DC-637; shared custody Form DC-640)
- Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement
- Changing a Virginia child support order
Guidelines effective July 1, 2025. Verified against the official Virginia sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →