Child benefit calculator
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Child benefit is a monthly government payment for anyone who is responsible for a child. The more children you look after, the more you'll receive.
The benefit isn't strictly means-tested, but you will have to pay a 'high-income child benefit charge' if you or your partner earns more than £60,000 a year. The tax charge equates to 1% of your child benefit for every £200 you earn over £60,000, and if you earn over £80,000, it will equal your full payment (meaning you have to pay it all back).
You can find out more in our guide to child benefit rates, including eligibility and how the high-income tax charge works.
Calculate your child benefit
You can use the drop-down to check how much you get in 2026-27, and what you should get from April 2027.