For parents
Child benefit in Germany 2026: €259 per child
Since January 2026 child benefit is €259 per child per month, regardless of the number of children and the parents’ income.
Child benefit 2026Values 2026
Result
Child benefit per month–
Child benefit per year–
Child allowances per year (both parents)–
Explanation
Child benefit is generally paid until the 18th birthday, and until the 25th birthday during training or studies. It is paid retroactively for at most six months. Families on a low income may also receive the child supplement (Kinderzuschlag); we do not calculate that yet.
Note: an indication, not legal or tax advice
This calculation is based on the general statutory rules and the values published for 2026. It is not legal, tax or payroll advice. Collective agreements, employment contracts and works agreements may provide more favourable rules.
Sources and values used
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Child benefit | €259 per child per month | EStG, § 66 (Höhe des Kindergeldes) (in German) |
| Child allowance and allowance for care, upbringing, education | €9,756 per child (both parents) | EStG, § 32 Abs. 6 (Kinderfreibeträge) (in German) |
| Application and payment | Family benefits office of the Federal Employment Agency | Familienkasse – Kindergeld: Anspruch, Höhe, Dauer (in German) |
Sources checked on 15 October 2026.