Family finances simplified.
Calculate your child benefit entitlement. Current rates, payment dates, and child supplement information.
Child
Entitlement generally exists until the age of 18, for students/trainees until the age of 25.
Low income? In addition to child benefit, you can receive up to €292 supplement.
Payment depends on the last digit of your child benefit number. Last digit 0 is paid at the beginning of the month, last digit 9 at the end.
Child Benefit 2026: Current Rates & Information
Child benefit (Kindergeld) is a state payment to parents in Germany. Every family with children receives child benefit regardless of income.
Current Rate
Since 2025, child benefit is 255 Euro per child per month - uniform for all children. The payment is tax-free and deposited directly into your account.
Entitlement Requirements
- Children up to age 18 (automatically)
- Up to age 25 during education or studies
- For unemployed children up to age 21
Child Supplement (Kinderzuschlag)
Families with low income can receive up to 292 Euro additional child supplement per child per month on top of child benefit. This is designed to prevent families from needing citizens' allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Child Benefit
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.