If I Make $1,000 a Week, How Much Child Support Do I Pay?
If you make $1,000 a week, that is about $4,333 a month before taxes. For one child, most states put your estimated payment between $469 and $1,029 per month. The exact number depends on your state. For example, our estimate is about $867/month in Texas and about $483/month in Ohio for one child.
The table below shows estimates for all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., for 1, 2, and 3 children. Want to enter your own numbers instead? Use our free calculator on the How Much Is Child Support? page. Paid a yearly salary? See child support on $60,000 a year.
Child Support on $1,000 a Week in Every State (2026)
Estimated monthly payments at $4,333/month gross income. Click your state for a full calculator with your own numbers.
| State | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $574/mo | $851/mo | $1,001/mo |
| Alaska | $867/mo | $1,170/mo | $1,430/mo |
| Arizona | $641/mo | $962/mo | $1,146/mo |
| Arkansas | $553/mo | $791/mo | $949/mo |
| California | $884/mo | $1,414/mo | $1,768/mo |
| Colorado | $707/mo | $1,064/mo | $1,269/mo |
| Connecticut | $482/mo | $671/mo | $795/mo |
| Delaware | $831/mo | $1,189/mo | $1,501/mo |
| District of Columbia | $507/mo | $704/mo | $834/mo |
| Florida | $522/mo | $786/mo | $943/mo |
| Georgia | $671/mo | $1,009/mo | $1,203/mo |
| Hawaii | $569/mo | $1,070/mo | $1,503/mo |
| Idaho | $588/mo | $871/mo | $1,026/mo |
| Illinois | $812/mo | $1,210/mo | $1,431/mo |
| Indiana | $517/mo | $716/mo | $869/mo |
| Iowa | $773/mo | $1,138/mo | $1,336/mo |
| Kansas | $494/mo | $684/mo | $810/mo |
| Kentucky | $567/mo | $811/mo | $972/mo |
| Louisiana | $701/mo | $1,067/mo | $1,290/mo |
| Maine | $566/mo | $766/mo | $893/mo |
| Maryland | $479/mo | $666/mo | $787/mo |
| Massachusetts | $936/mo | $1,311/mo | $1,574/mo |
| Michigan | $860/mo | $1,276/mo | $1,501/mo |
| Minnesota | $650/mo | $911/mo | $1,037/mo |
| Mississippi | $607/mo | $867/mo | $953/mo |
| Missouri | $704/mo | $1,061/mo | $1,270/mo |
| Montana | $699/mo | $1,161/mo | $1,555/mo |
| Nebraska | $472/mo | $664/mo | $786/mo |
| Nevada | $693/mo | $953/mo | $1,127/mo |
| New Hampshire | $612/mo | $828/mo | $966/mo |
| New Jersey | $1,029/mo | $1,171/mo | $1,401/mo |
| New Mexico | $616/mo | $924/mo | $1,101/mo |
| New York | $737/mo | $1,083/mo | $1,257/mo |
| North Carolina | $670/mo | $1,006/mo | $1,197/mo |
| North Dakota | $667/mo | $901/mo | $1,051/mo |
| Ohio | $483/mo | $669/mo | $790/mo |
| Oklahoma | $509/mo | $741/mo | $857/mo |
| Oregon | $544/mo | $791/mo | $915/mo |
| Pennsylvania | $771/mo | $1,142/mo | $1,340/mo |
| Rhode Island | $491/mo | $681/mo | $806/mo |
| South Carolina | $591/mo | $882/mo | $1,045/mo |
| South Dakota | $469/mo | $652/mo | $771/mo |
| Tennessee | $521/mo | $759/mo | $877/mo |
| Texas | $867/mo | $1,083/mo | $1,300/mo |
| Utah | $486/mo | $674/mo | $796/mo |
| Vermont | $484/mo | $672/mo | $795/mo |
| Virginia | $669/mo | $996/mo | $1,252/mo |
| Washington | $716/mo | $1,084/mo | $1,303/mo |
| West Virginia | $562/mo | $760/mo | $876/mo |
| Wisconsin | $737/mo | $1,083/mo | $1,257/mo |
| Wyoming | $481/mo | $669/mo | $791/mo |
Estimates assume you are the paying (non-custodial) parent. In states that count both parents' incomes, we assume the other parent earns $2,600/month. No adjustments for health insurance, child care, or shared custody are included. Actual amounts are set by a court and may differ.
How Is This Calculated?
First, we turn your weekly pay into monthly pay. Courts multiply by 52 weeks and divide by 12 months: $1,000 × 52 ÷ 12 = about $4,333 per month. This is more accurate than multiplying by 4, because most months are longer than 4 weeks.
Then each state applies its own formula. States use one of a few basic models:
- Income Shares (most states): Both parents' incomes are added together. A state schedule sets the total support amount, and each parent pays their share. For these states, our table assumes the other parent earns 60% of your income ($2,600/month).
- Percentage of Income (Texas, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Alaska, and Nevada's tiered version): A set percentage of your own income, based on the number of children. The other parent's income is not part of the basic formula.
- Melson Formula (Delaware, Hawaii, Montana): Each parent first keeps enough for their own basic needs. Then the children's needs are shared between the parents.
Every number in the table is computed from the same verified state formulas that power our income-based child support calculator.
What Can Change This Number?
The table shows a starting point. In real cases, several things can move the amount up or down:
- Custody time. If your children spend many nights with you, most states lower the payment. Near-equal (50/50) custody can lower it a lot, or even flip who pays.
- Other children you support. If you pay support for children from another relationship, or have other children living with you, most states reduce the income counted in the formula.
- Health insurance. The cost of covering the children is usually added to the basic amount and split between the parents. If you pay the premium, you often get a credit.
- Child care costs. Work-related day care is usually added and shared as well.
- The other parent's income. In Income Shares states, a higher-earning other parent means a lower payment for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert weekly pay to monthly pay for child support?
Multiply your weekly pay by 52 (weeks in a year), then divide by 12 (months). At $1,000 a week, that works out to about $4,333 per month in gross income.
Courts use this method instead of multiplying by 4, because most months are a little longer than 4 weeks. Multiplying by 4 would undercount your yearly income by a full month of pay.
Does overtime count as income for child support?
In most states, yes. Child support is based on gross income from nearly all sources. That usually includes overtime, bonuses, tips, and second jobs.
If your overtime changes a lot from week to week, courts often average your income over several months or a year. Some states let a judge leave out overtime that is unlikely to continue.
What if the other parent also earns income?
It depends on your state's model. Most states use the Income Shares model, where both parents' incomes are combined and each parent pays a share. In those states, the more the other parent earns, the lower your payment tends to be.
The table on this page assumes the other parent earns 60% of your income (about $2,600/month). In Percentage of Income states like Texas, Mississippi, and Wisconsin, only your income is used in the basic formula.
Are these child support amounts legally binding?
No. The numbers on this page are estimates only, based on each state's published guideline formula. Only a court order or an approved agreement sets your actual child support amount.
A judge can adjust the guideline number up or down based on your family's situation. For advice about your case, talk to a family law attorney in your state.
Get a More Exact Estimate
These pages let you enter your own income, custody split, and expenses:
Disclaimer: The estimates provided on this page are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Actual child support amounts are determined by courts and may differ based on factors not included here. Child support laws change frequently; always verify with your state's official guidelines. For legal advice about your specific situation, consult a family law attorney.