Child benefit calculator

Child benefit is a monthly government payment for anyone who is responsible for a child. The more children you look after, the more you'll receive.

The benefit isn't strictly means-tested, but you will have to pay a 'high-income child benefit charge' if you or your partner earns more than £60,000 a year. The tax charge increases for every pound over £60,000 you earn, and if you earn over £80,000, will equal your full payment (meaning you have to pay it all back).

These thresholds are higher than in previous years, following changes made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the 2024 Spring Budget. Prior to April 2024, the base threshold was £50,000 and the point at which the benefit had to be paid back in full was £60,000.

You can find out more in our guide to child benefit rates, including eligibility and how the high-income tax charge works.

Calculate your child benefit

Use our calculator below to find out how much child benefit you'll receive in 2024-25 and use the drop-down to check how that compares to the previous tax year 2023-24.

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