Child Benefit calculator UK 2026/27
Estimate 2026/27 Child Benefit for eligible children. See weekly, four-week and annual illustrations before any High Income Child Benefit Charge.
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Gross annual illustration (52 weeks)
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2026/27 gross benefit before the High Income Child Benefit Charge or any wider benefit-cap effects. Assumes eligible children for 52 weeks. Actual payment dates and partial-year eligibility can change the amount.
How the child benefit calculator uk 2026/27 works
Weekly total = £27.05 for the eldest/only child plus £17.90 for each additional child. Annual illustration = weekly total × 52.
UK data and rules
2026/27 data · Checked 16 October 2026. Rules are a dated snapshot, not a live feed.
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Worked example: child benefit
This illustration uses the calculator’s example inputs. It is not a quote or a recommended financial decision.
- Number of eligible children
- 2
Gross annual illustration (52 weeks): £2,337.40
Weekly total = £27.05 for the eldest/only child plus £17.90 for each additional child. Annual illustration = weekly total × 52.
Child Benefit: questions answered
Is this Child Benefit amount after the high-income charge?
No. This tool shows gross Child Benefit before the charge. If the higher earner’s adjusted net income exceeds the relevant threshold, use the separate tax-charge calculator with actual benefit received.
Using your result
Example inputs are a starting point. Replace them with your figures and select Calculate result. Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values.
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