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Children's Allowance Calculator

Calculate your potential Children's Allowance based on household income for children under 16.

Income Details (Year 2024)

From 2025, both SSC and Tax are deducted from total income

Number of Children
Weekly Allowance
€23.76
€11.88 per child × 2 children
Yearly per Child€617.76
Yearly Total€1,235.52
Quarterly Payment€308.88
Total Income€25,000.00
Net Income (after SSC & Tax)€20,500.00
Rate TypeVariable
Child Birth / Adoption Bonus
One-time Bonus
€1,000.00

How it's calculated: The weekly rate is based on the difference between €30,000 and your net income. A 6.5% rate is applied, divided by 52 weeks.

Rate limits: Minimum €8.66/week, Maximum €27.29/week per child.

Payment: Paid every 13 weeks (quarterly) in advance.

Disclaimer: This is an estimate only. The actual benefit is calculated by the Department of Social Security following a formal application. Income from 2 years prior is used (e.g., 2024 income for 2026 allowance).