Child Benefit Calculator 2025-26

Calculate your Child Benefit payments and check if the High Income Child Benefit Charge applies.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — Child Benefit rates

£

Annual Child Benefit (net)

£2,251.60

£43.30/week · £187.63/month

Weekly

£43.30

Annual

£2,251.60

HICBC Charge

£0.00

First child: £26.05/week

Each additional child: £17.25/week

HICBC: 1% clawback per £200 income between £60,000 and £80,000

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

How It Works

Child Benefit for 2025/26 is £26.05 per week for the eldest or only child and £17.25 per week for each additional child. Payments are made every 4 weeks and are tax-free unless either parent earns over £60,000.

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies when the higher-earning parent earns between £60,000 and £80,000. You repay 1% of the Child Benefit received for every £200 of income above £60,000. At £80,000 or above, the full amount is effectively clawed back through tax.

You should still claim Child Benefit even if subject to HICBC, as it protects your National Insurance record (important for State Pension qualification) and automatically registers the child for a National Insurance number at 16.

Example: 2 children, higher earner on £70,000

  1. Annual Child Benefit: (£26.05 + £17.25) × 52 = £2,251.60
  2. HICBC: income £70,000, excess over £60,000 = £10,000
  3. Clawback: £10,000 ÷ £200 = 50% of benefit
  4. Tax charge: £2,251.60 × 50% = £1,125.80
  5. Net benefit retained: £1,125.80

Source: GOV.UK — Child Benefit rates

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Child Benefit in 2025/26?
Child Benefit for 2025/26 is £26.05 per week for the first child and £17.25 per week for each additional child.
What is the High Income Child Benefit Charge?
If either parent earns over £60,000, the High Income Child Benefit Charge applies. You pay back 1% of the Child Benefit for every £200 earned above £60,000. At £80,000 or above, you effectively repay all of it through tax.