Child Benefit Calculator
Calculate your child benefit entitlement. Currently 259 euros per child per month. Free online, no registration required, up-to-date for 2026 benefits.
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 2025. 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.
Are 2026 standard rates reflected?
Yes — Bürgergeld, child benefit (€255/child), Wohngeld and other social benefits are all set to 2026 rates. Source: Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and German social code (SGB).
Guide
Quick Answer
The child benefit calculator determines the monthly child benefit entitlement for your family. Since 2025 a uniform amount per child applies.
What is the Child Benefit Calculator?
The child benefit calculator determines the monthly child benefit entitlement for your family. Since 2025 a uniform amount per child applies.
How does the Child Benefit Calculator 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: 3,060 EUR per child. 4. Comparison check: the tax office automatically checks whether the child allowance (6,612 EUR per child for a couple) or child benefit is more favourable. For high incomes (from about 80,000 EUR taxable income for married couples) the allowance is more advantageous. 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 = 765 EUR/month = 9,180 EUR/year. If the oldest child begins studies, the entitlement continues until the 25th birthday. With a joint taxable income of 90,000 EUR, the child allowances (3 x 6,612 = 19,836 EUR) would be more favourable than child benefit.
Calculation Example
Family with 3 children. Child benefit 2026: 3 x 259 EUR = 765 EUR/month = 9,180 EUR/year. With a taxable income of 90,000 EUR: the child tax allowances (19,836 EUR) provide about 640 EUR more than the child benefit.
Sources · E-E-A-T
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.
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