UK Child Benefit Tax Calculator
Estimate your Child Benefit and tax charge
Calculate your Child Benefit entitlement, High Income Child Benefit Charge and net benefit kept.
Not just your gross salary: total taxable income before Personal Allowance, minus things like pension contributions and Gift Aid.
Try an income:
Number of children
Include children you receive Child Benefit for.
2
children
Annual Child Benefit
£2,337.40
Estimated monthly kept
£97.39
Your estimated Child Benefit result
Estimate based on the adjusted net income and children entered. Your actual High Income Child Benefit Charge can differ if circumstances change.
High Income Child Benefit Charge
£1,168.70
You may need to repay this amount because your adjusted net income is above £60,000.
Breakdown
Income
Child Benefit
Tax Charge
Key Thresholds
£60k
Charge Starts
£80k
Full Charge
1%
Per £200
About the Child Benefit Tax Calculator
Use this UK Child Benefit tax calculator to estimate how much Child Benefit you may receive and how much you may need to repay through the High Income Child Benefit Charge for the 2026/27 tax year.
Enter your adjusted net income and number of children to see your annual Child Benefit entitlement, estimated tax charge and net amount kept.
The High Income Child Benefit Charge starts when adjusted net income is above £60,000 and usually reaches the full charge once income is £80,000 or more.
For official guidance on the charge and adjusted net income, see GOV.UK High Income Child Benefit Charge.
This calculator is designed for UK parents and guardians who want a quick estimate before deciding whether to claim Child Benefit, opt out of payments, or report the charge to HMRC.