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Oklahoma Child Support Calculator (2026)

In Oklahoma, child support is based on both parents' combined income and the number of children. The total is split between you based on how much each parent earns, and parenting time can change the amount. Use the free calculator below for an instant estimate.

How it's calculated
Both parents' income combined
Income used
Before-tax (gross)
Last updated
2024
Verified
2026-05-30

Source: Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines (43 O.S. § 118)

Calculate Your Oklahoma Child Support

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How Much Is Child Support in Oklahoma?

If you make $60,000 a year in Oklahoma, child support for 1 child is estimated at $560 per month ($6,720 per year). This assumes the other parent earns approximately $36,000/year. Actual amounts depend on both parents' incomes, custody time, and add-on expenses (child care, health insurance).

$1,000/week ($52,000/year): approximately $509/month for 1 child.

Oklahoma Child Support Estimates by Income (2026)

Annual Income 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children
$40,000/yr $422/mo $614/mo $711/mo
$50,000/yr $495/mo $721/mo $834/mo
$60,000/yr $560/mo $817/mo $946/mo
$70,000/yr $619/mo $904/mo $1,048/mo
$80,000/yr $674/mo $983/mo $1,141/mo
$100,000/yr $772/mo $1,127/mo $1,307/mo
$120,000/yr $859/mo $1,256/mo $1,457/mo

Estimates assume the other parent earns 60% of your income. Actual amounts vary. Compare all states →

How Child Support Is Calculated in Oklahoma

Factors That Affect Child Support in Oklahoma

Both parents' gross monthly incomes
Number of children
Parenting time (overnights per year)
Health insurance premiums for the children
Work-related child care costs
Extraordinary medical expenses
Prior child support obligations
Technical details and legal basis

Oklahoma uses the Income Shares model (Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines (43 O.S. § 118)) to calculate child support. This model combines both parents' incomes to determine the total obligation, then divides it proportionally based on each parent's share.

Important Notes for Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma uses the Income Shares model, combining both parents' gross incomes to determine the total child support obligation.
  • Each parent's share of the obligation is proportional to their percentage of the combined gross income.
  • Oklahoma applies a shared parenting adjustment when the non-custodial parent exercises overnight visitation for more than 110 overnights per year (approximately 30% of the time).
  • The court may deviate from guidelines based on the child's special needs, extraordinary medical expenses, or other factors that make strict application of the guidelines unjust.

Example Calculation

Scenario: Parent A earns $5,000/month, Parent B earns $3,000/month, 2 children.

Step 1: Combined income: $8,000

Step 2: Parent A's share: $5,000 / $8,000 = 62.5%

Step 3: Look up basic obligation for $8,000 combined and 2 children.

Step 4: Multiply by Parent A's share (62.5%).

Adjustments for health insurance, child care, and parenting time may apply.

Key Facts: Child Support in Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma uses the Income Shares model, meaning child support is based on both parents' combined gross income.
  • The basic child support obligation for 1 child ranges from approximately $160/month at $1,000 combined income to $1,748/month at $25,000 combined monthly income.
  • Each parent pays their proportional share of the total obligation based on their percentage of the combined income.
  • Oklahoma applies a shared parenting adjustment when the non-custodial parent has the children for more than 110 overnights per year.
  • Health insurance premiums and work-related child care costs are added to the basic obligation and shared proportionally between parents.

Oklahoma Child Support FAQ

How is child support calculated in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma uses the Income Shares model. Both parents' gross incomes are combined, and a basic child support obligation is determined from the state guidelines schedule under 43 O.S. § 118. Each parent pays their proportional share based on their percentage of the combined income. Adjustments are made for health insurance, child care costs, and shared parenting time.
How does shared custody affect child support in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma applies a shared parenting adjustment when the non-custodial parent has the children for more than 110 overnights per year (approximately 30% of the time). The adjustment reduces the child support obligation to reflect the increased direct expenses the non-custodial parent bears during those overnights, including food, utilities, and household costs.
What income is used for Oklahoma child support?
Oklahoma uses gross income from all sources, including wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, self-employment income, workers' compensation, unemployment benefits, Social Security, military pay, pensions, rental income, and investment income. The court may impute income to a parent who is voluntarily underemployed or unemployed without good cause.
What is the income cap for Oklahoma child support?
The Oklahoma child support guidelines schedule covers combined gross incomes up to $25,000 per month. For combined incomes above this amount, the court uses its discretion to determine an appropriate child support amount based on the child's needs, the parents' ability to pay, and the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the parents remained together.
How long does child support last in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, child support generally continues until the child turns 18. If the child is still enrolled in high school at age 18, support continues until age 20 or graduation from high school, whichever occurs first. Support may continue for a child who is mentally or physically disabled and unable to support themselves.

About This Calculator

Uses the official Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines (43 O.S. § 118) (2024 guidelines). Last verified: 2026-05-30.

Disclaimer: Estimates only, not legal advice. Actual amounts are set by Oklahoma courts. Full disclaimer.

Methodology: Income Shares model per Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines (43 O.S. § 118).

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