Children's Allowance Calculator
Calculate your potential Children's Allowance based on household income for children under 16.
From 2025, both SSC and Tax are deducted from total income
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.
Supplement: €910 per child per year if income is up to €30,000, €640 above it (2026).
Payment: Paid every 13 weeks (quarterly) in advance, together with the supplement.
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).
Know someone who needs this?
Email a link to this free tool to a friend or colleague.