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New York Child Support Calculator (2026)

Under New York’s Child Support Standards Act, codified in N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law §240(1‑b) and the Family Court Act §413, the state applies a fixed percentage to the combined parental income—capped at $193,000 for March 1 2026 through February 2028. The percentage rises with the number of children, and the non‑custodial parent pays his or her pro‑rata share each month, with child‑care and medical add‑ons tacked on later.

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Annual gross income less Social Security and Medicare taxes (and NYC or Yonkers tax if applicable). Enter yearly amounts; results are shown per month.
Same definition. Both incomes are combined before the percentage is applied.
The law behind this calculator: New York Child Support Standards Chart (official CSSA percentages and $193,000 combined income cap) — N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b); Family Ct Act § 413; LDSS-4515 Child Support Standards Chart (Rev. 03/26).

How New York calculates it

  • Add the two parents’ annual incomes after subtracting FICA and NYC/Yonkers taxes.
  • Apply the statutory percentage based on the number of children: 17% for one child, 25% for two, 29% for three, 31% for four, and at least 35% for five or more, but only up to the $193,000 combined‑income cap.
  • Multiply the combined income (or the capped amount) by the applicable percentage to get the total annual support obligation.
  • Determine the paying parent’s share by dividing the paying parent’s income by the combined income; apply that proportion to the total annual obligation.
  • Convert the paying parent’s annual share to a monthly amount; then add any child‑care, health‑insurance or unreimbursed medical costs.

Worked example

In the worked example, the paying parent earns $70,000 per year and the custodial parent earns $45,000, giving a combined income of $115,000. With two children, the statutory percentage is 25%, so the total annual support is $28,750. The paying parent’s share of the combined income is 60.9%, resulting in an annual obligation of $17,500, which equals $1,458 per month before any child‑care or medical add‑ons.

Frequently asked questions

How does New York calculate the base child‑support amount for two children?

The state multiplies the combined parental income (gross minus FICA and NYC/Yonkers taxes) by 25%, provided the total is $193,000 or less. The resulting annual figure is then split proportionally between the parents.

What happens if the combined income exceeds $193,000?

When combined income is above the $193,000 cap, the court may either apply the statutory percentage or use the alternative factors listed in §240(1‑b)(f) to set support.

Is the child‑support amount taxable in New York?

Child‑support payments are not taxable to the receiving parent and are not deductible by the paying parent under New York tax law.

Can the paying parent receive a reduced share if they earn less than the custodial parent?

Yes. The paying parent’s share is calculated on a pro‑rata basis: the paying parent’s income divided by the combined income determines the percentage of the total obligation they must pay.

Do recent changes affect the income cap or percentages?

The income cap was increased to $193,000 for the period March 1 2026 through February 2028; the percentage schedule (17%, 25%, 29%, 31%, 35%+) remains unchanged.

Is the calculation different in New York City, Buffalo or Rochester?

No. N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b); Family Ct Act § 413; LDSS-4515 Child Support Standards Chart (Rev. 03/26) sets one statewide guideline, so a case in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester uses the same percentages as anywhere else in New York. Judges everywhere in the state may deviate only with written findings.

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