Child Supplement Calculator
Check your entitlement to the child supplement. For families with low income. With current 2026 standard rates, allowances and eligibility check.
Details
Child Supplement per Month
99,00 €
Expected entitlement
Per Child / Month
49,50 €
max. 297,00 €
Per Year
1.188,00 €
Note: The child supplement is a maximum of 297,00 € per child/month (2026). The actual amount depends on income, housing costs, and other factors. In addition to the child supplement, there are entitlements to child benefit and education and participation benefits.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the child supplement (Kinderzuschlag)?
The child supplement is up to 292 euros per child per month for families whose income covers their own needs but not their children's. It is designed to prevent families from needing Bürgergeld.
Who is entitled to the child supplement?
Families who receive child benefit, have sufficient income for themselves, but not enough for their children. The income must be at least 900 euros (couples) or 600 euros (single parents) gross.
What is the Child Supplement Calculator?
The child supplement calculator computes the supplement for low-income families who can avoid citizens' benefit.
How does the Child Supplement Calculator work?
Enter income, housing costs and number of children. The supplement is paid when parental income is sufficient for the parents but not for the children. The calculator checks income thresholds and computes the supplement.
Key Data and Facts
Max. child supplement 2026: 292 euros per child/month. Min. income threshold: 900 euros (couples) / 600 euros (single parents). Entitles to education and participation benefits.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate den Kinderzuschlag step by step: 1. Mindesteinkommen pruefen: Paare muessen mindestens 900 EUR gross verdienen, Alleinerziehende mindestens 600 EUR. 2. Bedarf der Eltern calculate: Der Gesamtbedarf der Eltern (Regelbedarf + anteilige Unterkunftskosten) muss durch eigenes income gedeckt sein. Ist er das nicht, besteht ein Anspruch auf Buergergeld statt Kinderzuschlag. 3. Kinderzuschlag determine: Maximaler Zuschlag 2026: 292 EUR pro Kind/month. Das ueber den Elternbedarf hinausgehende income wird zu 45 % auf den Kinderzuschlag angerechnet (Minderung). 4. Kindeseinkommen abziehen: Eigenes income des Kindes (z. B. Unterhalt) wird angerechnet. 5. Zusatzleistungen beachten: Bezieher von Kinderzuschlag erhalten automatisch Leistungen aus dem Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket (Schulbedarf, Mittagessen, Nachhilfe, Vereinsbeitraege) und sind von Kita-Gebuehren befreit. Beispiel: Ehepaar, 2 Kinder (6 und 10 Jahre), Bruttoeinkommen 2.800 EUR, Miete 750 EUR warm. Elternbedarf (2 x 506 EUR Regelbedarf + ca. 450 EUR Unterkunftsanteil): ca. 1.462 EUR. Nettoeinkommen nach SV/tax: ca. 2.150 EUR. Ueberschuss ueber Elternbedarf: 688 EUR. Anrechnung (45 %): 688 x 45 % = 309,60 EUR. Kinderzuschlag: 2 x 292 = 584 EUR minus 309,60 = 274,40 EUR/month. Zusammen mit child benefit (Kindergeld) (510 EUR) erhaelt die Familie 784,40 EUR fuer die Kinder.
Calculation Example
Ehepaar, 2 Kinder, gross 2.800 EUR, Miete 750 EUR. Max. Kinderzuschlag: 584 EUR (2 x 292). Nach Einkommensanrechnung (45 %): ca. 274,40 EUR/month. Plus child benefit (Kindergeld) (510 EUR): 784,40 EUR/month fuer die Kinder.
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