New York Child Support Calculator
2026Estimate child support payments in New York. Calculate expected NY child support obligations based on income, custody arrangement, and number of children using New York guidelines.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
New York statutory rates: New York's CSSA applies 17% (1 child), 25% (2), 29% (3), 31% (4), 35% (5+) to combined parental income up to a 2026 cap of $183,000. The calculator below uses generic Income Shares percentages and may not exactly match New York's schedule — use it for ballparking, then run the official New York guideline worksheet for any binding figure.
Total Annual Obligation
$37,600.00
Parent 1 Share
$27,072.00
Parent 2 Share
$12,032.00
Support Calculation
| Combined Gross Income | $100,000.00 |
| Base Obligation Rate (2 children) | 28% |
| Base Support Obligation | $28,000.00 |
| + Child Care Costs (annual) | $6,000.00 |
| + Health Insurance (annual) | $3,600.00 |
| Total Obligation | $37,600.00 |
Each Parent's Share
| Parent 1 Income Share | 60.0% |
| Parent 1 Annual Obligation | $27,072.00 |
| Parent 1 Monthly | $2,256.00 |
| Parent 2 Income Share | 40.0% |
| Parent 2 Annual Obligation | $12,032.00 |
| Parent 2 Monthly | $1,002.67 |
| Per Child (annual) | $18,800.00 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How is child support calculated in New York?
New York applies the Income Shares model. Both parents' gross incomes are combined and run through a guideline schedule that yields a basic monthly obligation. Each parent's share of that obligation is prorated by their percentage of combined income.
The calculation typically adjusts for: (1) work-related childcare, (2) the child's portion of health-insurance premiums, (3) extraordinary medical expenses, and (4) parenting time when overnights cross a state-defined threshold (e.g., 20%–40% depending on jurisdiction). Pre-existing support orders for other children, alimony paid, and mandatory retirement contributions also reduce gross income before the formula applies.
Guideline figures are presumptive — judges may deviate upward or downward when applying them would be unjust given the child's needs, the parents' resources, or other relevant factors. New York courts retain final discretion. Always confirm the current guideline tables and worksheet with the New York child support agency or family court.
New York child support: model, official calculator, enforcement agency
- Guidelines model
- Income Shares
- Official calculator
- New York Child Support Standards Calculator (Family Court)
New York uses the Income Shares model under DRL §240(1-b) and FCA §413 with the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) percentages: 17% of combined parental income for one child, 25% for two, 29% for three, 31% for four, no less than 35% for five or more — applied up to a "combined parental income cap" of $183,000 (2026, indexed). Above the cap, court has discretion. The Office of Child Support Services administers approximately 800,000 cases.
New York Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 10.9%) |
| State Sales Tax | 4% |
| Minimum Wage | $17/hr |
New York child support — frequently asked questions
How does New York calculate child support under the CSSA?
New York applies the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) under DRL 240(1-b) and FCA 413 — an Income Shares model with fixed percentages of combined parental income: 17% for one child, 25% for two, 29% for three, 31% for four, and at least 35% for five or more. Percentages apply up to a combined parental income cap of $183,000 in 2026 (indexed every two years). Above the cap, the court has discretion to apply the percentages or deviate.
What is the New York child support income cap in 2026?
The CSSA combined parental income cap is $183,000 for 2026, up from $163,000 in 2024. Each parent's pro-rata share of the basic obligation is calculated below the cap automatically; for income above, the court may extend the percentages or use the statutory factors in DRL 240(1-b)(f). In high-income Manhattan and Westchester cases, this cap is routinely exceeded and courts often apply percentages well above $300,000 of combined income.
Does New York child support cover college expenses?
New York is one of the few states that allows courts to order post-secondary educational support — even without a written agreement — under DRL 240(1-b)(c)(7). Judges weigh the parents' financial resources, the child's academic record, the type of school, and the parents' own educational backgrounds. Orders typically extend to age 21 (the New York age of emancipation, not 18) and can include tuition, room and board, books, and reasonable living expenses.