Child Benefit Rates 2026
Check the latest UK Child Benefit rates for the 2026/27 tax year and instantly calculate your weekly, 4-weekly, and annual payments, including any High Income Child Benefit Charge clawback.
Calculate Your Child Benefit
Enter the number of qualifying children, choose a tax year, and add the higher earner’s income to see your Child Benefit payments and any High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) that applies.
Household Details
Enter your family and income figures in GBP (£) to calculate payments
Payment Evaluation
Calculated Child Benefit after any HICBC clawback
Child Benefit Rates by Tax Year
Weekly Child Benefit rates set by HMRC, shown for the current and upcoming tax years.
| Tax Year | Status | Eldest / Only Child | Each Additional Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | Provisional | £27.05 / week | £17.90 / week |
| 2025 to 2026 | Confirmed | £26.05 / week | £17.25 / week |
| 2024 to 2025 | Confirmed | £25.60 / week | £16.95 / week |
High Income Child Benefit Charge Bands
How much of your Child Benefit is clawed back through tax, based on the higher earner’s adjusted net income.
| Adjusted Net Income | Charge Rate | Effect on Child Benefit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £60,000 | 0% | Full amount kept | No charge applies |
| £60,000–£80,000 | 1% per £200 over £60,000 | Partially clawed back | Taper zone |
| £80,000 or more | 100% | Fully clawed back | Still worth claiming for NI credits |
Child Benefit FAQ
Everything you need to know about Child Benefit rates, eligibility, and the high income charge.
For the 2026 to 2027 tax year (provisional), Child Benefit is £27.05 a week for the eldest or only child and £17.90 a week for each additional child. This works out at £108.20 and £71.60 respectively every four weeks.
The HICBC is a tax charge that applies if you or your partner have an adjusted net income over £60,000 and one of you receives Child Benefit. It is charged at 1% of the Child Benefit for every £200 of income above £60,000, rising to a full 100% clawback once income reaches £80,000.
No, there is no limit to the number of children a family can claim Child Benefit for. Every eligible child in the household receives a weekly payment, with the eldest or only child qualifying for the higher rate.
Yes, it is usually still worth claiming even if the charge cancels out the payment in full, because claiming protects National Insurance credits towards the State Pension and ensures your child is automatically issued a National Insurance number at 16. You can choose to claim without receiving the payments to avoid the charge.