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Child Benefit Calculator (Germany) 2026

Calculate your monthly and annual child benefit (Kindergeld) based on the number of eligible children.

Total Child Benefit/Month

€510.00

Per Child/Month

€255.00

Total Child Benefit/Year

€6,120.00

Number of Children
2
Per Child/Month
€255.00
Total/Month
€510.00
Total/Year
€6,120.00

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What Is Child Benefit?

Child benefit (Kindergeld) is a government payment to support families in Germany. It is paid monthly for each eligible child and is designed to ease the financial burden of raising children. Child benefit is available to all parents regardless of income.

Child Benefit Amount in 2026

Since the reform, child benefit is a flat 255 euros per child per month. The previous tiered system, where higher amounts were paid for the third and fourth child, has been abolished. Every child receives the same amount, simplifying the calculation and increasing transparency.

Child Benefit vs. Child Tax Allowance

As an alternative to child benefit, parents can use the child tax allowance (Kinderfreibetrag) in their income tax return. The tax office automatically checks which option is more favorable (Guenstigerprüfung). For higher-income families, the child tax allowance may be more beneficial than the monthly child benefit payments.

Duration and Application

Child benefit is paid until the child turns 18. For children in education, training, or voluntary service, eligibility extends until age 25. Applications are submitted to the Family Benefits Office (Familienkasse) of the Federal Employment Agency. The application can be filed online or in writing and should be submitted promptly after the child is born.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2026, child benefit (Kindergeld) is a flat 255 euros per child per month, regardless of the number of children. The previous tiered system based on the number of children has been abolished.
Parents are eligible for child benefit for all children up to age 18. For children in education or training, child benefit is paid until age 25. The benefit is usually paid to the parent in whose household the child lives.
Yes, child benefit must be applied for at the Family Benefits Office (Familienkasse) of the Federal Employment Agency. Applications can be submitted online, in writing, or in person.
No. All calculations run entirely in your browser. No data is transmitted to or stored on any server.

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