Familj finances simplified.
Beräkna your child benefit entitlement. Current rates, payment dates, and child supplement information.
Barn
Rätt generally exists until the age of 18, for students/trainees until the age of 25.
Low income? I 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.
Kindergeld 2026: Current Rates & Information
Barn benefit (Kindergeld) is a state payment to parents in Tyskland. Every family with children receives child benefit regardless of income.
Current Rate
Since 2025, child benefit is 255 Euro per child per månad - uniform for all children. Den payment is tax-free and deposited directly into your account.
Rätt Requirements
- Barn up to age 18 (automatically)
- Up to age 25 during education or studies
- För unemployed children up to age 21
Barn Supplement (Kinderzuschlag)
Families with low income can receive up to 292 Euro additional child supplement per child per månad on top of child benefit. This is designed to prevent families from needing citizens' allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kindergeld
Hur mycket child benefit (Kindergeld) will I receive in 2026?▲
Until what age can I receive child benefit?▲
Vad är the Kinderzuschlag (child supplement)?▲
Does child benefit count as income for Bürgergeld (social welfare)?▲
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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.