Child Benefit Calculator
Calculate your Child Benefit entitlement and find out if you'll be affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge.
Children under 16, or under 20 if in approved education/training
£
If either parent earns over £60,000, you may need to repay some benefit
2025/2026 Child Benefit rates
- Eldest/only child: £26.05 per week
- Each additional child: £17.25 per week
High Income Child Benefit Charge
- No charge if income under £60,000
- 1% charge for every £200 over £60,000
- 100% charge (full repayment) if income over £80,000
About Child Benefit
Child Benefit is a regular payment to help with the costs of raising a child. You can claim for each child you're responsible for until they turn 16 (or 20 if they stay in approved education or training).
2025/2026 Weekly Rates
- Eldest or only child: £26.05 per week
- Additional children: £17.25 per week each
High Income Child Benefit Charge
If you or your partner earn over £60,000:
- You'll need to repay some Child Benefit through tax
- The charge is 1% of Child Benefit for every £200 over £60,000
- If either parent earns over £80,000, you repay 100%
Why Claim Even If You Earn Over £80,000?
- The claiming parent gets National Insurance credits (protects State Pension)
- Your child automatically gets a National Insurance number at 16
- You can opt out of payments but keep the NI credits