Child Benefit Calculator Germany
Child benefit (Kindergeld) in Germany is 259 € per child per month in 2026. Enter the number of children to see the monthly, yearly and per-child amounts.
Details
Per Child / Month
€259.00
Total per Month
€518.00
2 children
Total per Year
€6,216.00
Breakdown
Note: From 2025, child benefit is a uniform €259.00 per child per month. Child benefit is paid until the age of 18, or until 25 if in education or training. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much child benefit is there in 2026?
Child benefit is 259 euros per month per child since January 2026 (2025: 255 euros). It is paid for all children until age 18, and until 25 if they are in education or training.
Is child benefit taxable?
Child benefit itself is tax-free, but it is offset against the child tax allowance during the annual tax assessment. The tax office automatically applies whichever is more favorable.
Is there more child benefit from the third child onwards?
No. Since 2023, child benefit has been the same for every child; the former staggering by number of children no longer exists. In 2026 each child receives 259 euros a month – for three children that is 777 euros a month or 9,324 euros a year. The calculator therefore simply multiplies the number of children by 259 euros.
Guide
What is the Child Benefit Calculator Germany?
The child benefit calculator determines the monthly child benefit entitlement for your family. Since 2023 a uniform amount per child applies — 259 euros a month in 2026.
How does the Child Benefit Calculator Germany work?
Enter the number of your children. The calculator shows the monthly and annual child benefit entitlement. For children over 18 the eligibility conditions (training, studies) are checked.
Key Data and Facts
Child benefit 2026: 259 euros per child per month (uniform). Entitlement up to age 18, with training/studies up to age 25. Paid by the Family Benefits Office.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate child benefit step by step: 1. Enter the number of children: count all children for whom an entitlement exists. 2. Check the eligibility requirements: children up to 18 years: automatic entitlement. Children aged 18-25: entitlement only during initial vocational training, studies, a voluntary social year (FSJ), a federal voluntary service (BFD) or while seeking a training place. Children without an age limit: in the case of a disability (occurring before the age of 25). 3. Read off the 2026 child benefit: a uniform 259 EUR per child and month, regardless of the number of children. Annually: 3,108 EUR per child. 4. Comparison check: the tax office automatically checks whether the child allowances (2026: 9,756 EUR per child for a couple — 6,828 EUR child allowance + 2,928 EUR allowance for care, upbringing or education) or child benefit is more favourable. For jointly assessed parents with one child, the allowances pay off in 2026 from a taxable income of about 86,000 EUR. 5. Payment: through the family benefits office of the Federal Employment Agency. The payment is made according to the final digit of the child benefit number. Example: a family with 3 children (5, 9 and 14 years old). Child benefit: 3 x 259 EUR = 777 EUR/month = 9,324 EUR/year. If the oldest child begins studies, the entitlement continues until the 25th birthday. Comparison check for one child, married couple: at a taxable income of 80,000 EUR the allowances (9,756 EUR) cut income tax by 3,006 EUR — less than 3,108 EUR child benefit; at 100,000 EUR by 3,344 EUR, i.e. 236 EUR more than child benefit.
Calculation Example
Family with 3 children. Child benefit 2026: 3 x 259 EUR = 777 EUR/month = 9,324 EUR/year. Comparison check (married couple, one child, allowances 9,756 EUR): at a taxable income of 80,000 EUR the tax saving is 3,006 EUR < 3,108 EUR child benefit; at 100,000 EUR it is 3,344 EUR, i.e. 236 EUR more than child benefit.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) — gesetze-im-internet.de
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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