Your Family Time Planned.
Calculate your parental allowance. Basic parental allowance, ElterngeldPlus, and sibling bonus at a glance.
The net income before birth is relevant.
Child under 3 (or 2 children under 6) in household
Parental Allowance: Basic Parental Allowance & ElterngeldPlus
Parental allowance supports parents financially after the birth of a child. It replaces the lost income and amounts to 65-67% of the previous net income (min. 300 euros, max. 1,800 euros per month).
Basic Parental Allowance
- 65-67% of previous net income
- Paid for up to 12 months (14 months with partner months)
ElterngeldPlus
ElterngeldPlus is half the amount of basic parental allowance but is paid for twice as long (up to 24 months). Ideal if you want to return to part-time work during parental leave.
Special Rules for Low Income
For income below 1,240 euros net per month, the replacement rate increases gradually up to 100%. The minimum amount is always 300 euros (basic) or 150 euros (ElterngeldPlus) per month.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parental Allowance
Sources & References (2026)
All calculations are based on the official legal provisions for 2026. Despite careful research, no guarantee is given for correctness. This calculator does not replace professional tax advice.
Wichtiger Hinweis zur Berechnung
Diese Ergebnisse basieren auf den offiziellen Formeln des BMF (2026). Da individuelle steuerliche Merkmale (z.B. Freibeträge) variieren können, sind alle Angaben ohne Gewähr. Dieser Rechner ersetzt keine professionelle Steuerberatung. Mehr im Impressum.