Family & benefits · 2026/27

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)

£2,337.40
Weekly benefit£44.95
Four-week amount£179.80
Monthly annual average£194.78

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.

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