Texas Child Support Calculator (2026)
In Texas, child support is mainly a percentage of the paying parent's income, based on how many children are involved. Use the free calculator below for an instant estimate.
Source: Texas Family Code Chapter 154
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How Much Is Child Support in Texas?
If you make $60,000 a year in Texas, child support for 1 child is estimated at $1,000 per month ($12,000 per year). Based on the guideline percentage applied to your income.
$1,000/week ($52,000/year): approximately $867/month for 1 child.
Texas Child Support Estimates by Income (2026)
| Annual Income | 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000/yr | $667/mo | $833/mo | $1,000/mo |
| $50,000/yr | $833/mo | $1,042/mo | $1,250/mo |
| $60,000/yr | $1,000/mo | $1,250/mo | $1,500/mo |
| $70,000/yr | $1,167/mo | $1,458/mo | $1,750/mo |
| $80,000/yr | $1,333/mo | $1,667/mo | $2,000/mo |
| $100,000/yr | $1,667/mo | $2,083/mo | $2,500/mo |
| $120,000/yr | $2,000/mo | $2,500/mo | $3,000/mo |
Based on guideline percentages applied to gross income. Compare all states →
How Child Support Is Calculated in Texas
Factors That Affect Child Support in Texas
Technical details and legal basis
Texas uses the Percentage of Income model (Texas Family Code Chapter 154) to calculate child support. This means child support is based on a set percentage of the non-custodial parent's net income, with the percentage increasing for more children.
Important Notes for Texas
- • Texas uses the Percentage of Income model, basing child support on the non-custodial parent's net resources.
- • Net resources include wages, salary, tips, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, and other income sources minus federal taxes, state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and union dues.
- • The court may deviate from guidelines if the child has special needs or if the obligor has other children to support.
- • Texas law caps the net resources subject to the guideline percentage at $11,700/month (effective September 1, 2025 under SB 1936). Income above the cap may still be considered by the court.
Example Calculation
Scenario: Non-custodial parent earns $5,000/month net income, 2 children.
Step 1: Determine net monthly income: $5,000
Step 2: Apply the guideline percentage for 2 children: 25%
Step 3: Calculate: $5,000 × 25% = $1,250/month
Key Facts: Child Support in Texas
- Texas uses the Percentage of Income model to calculate child support, basing the obligation on the non-custodial parent's net resources.
- The guideline percentages are: 20% for 1 child, 25% for 2 children, 30% for 3 children, 35% for 4 children, and 40% for 5 or more children.
- Texas caps net resources at $11,700 per month for guideline calculations (effective September 1, 2025 under SB 1936). Courts may order above-guideline support for higher earners.
- Net resources include wages, salary, tips, and other income minus federal/state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare deductions.
- Courts may deviate from guidelines based on factors like the child's special needs, shared custody arrangements, or the obligor's other support obligations.
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About This Calculator
Uses the official Texas Family Code Chapter 154 (2025 guidelines). Last verified: 2026-05-31.
Disclaimer: Estimates only, not legal advice. Actual amounts are set by Texas courts. Full disclaimer.
Methodology: Percentage of Income model per Texas Family Code Chapter 154.