Family Benefits
Children's Allowance Calculator
Calculate your potential Children's Allowance based on household income for children under 16.
Income Details (Year 2024)
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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).