Last reviewed October 2026 • Based on O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 and the Georgia Child Support Commission
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Georgia sets child support with an income shares table, called the Basic Child Support Obligation (BCSO) table. You add both parents’ adjusted monthly gross income, find that row in the table, read across to the column for your number of children, and split the amount by each parent’s share of the income. The table covers combined income up to $40,000 per month.
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What is Georgia’s child support obligation table?
Georgia follows the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. The idea is that a child should receive the share of income that would have been spent on them if the parents lived together. The BCSO table turns that idea into a dollar amount: it shows the monthly basic support for a given combined adjusted gross income and number of children.
The table amount is the total for both parents. Each parent is then responsible for their share, based on how much of the combined income they earn.
| Item | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Model | Income shares |
| Income used | Gross monthly income, minus specific adjustments |
| Highest income on the table | $40,000 per month combined ($480,000 per year) |
| Current table in effect since | July 1, 2024 |
| Parenting time adjustment | Formula-based, since January 1, 2026 |
| Official calculator | Georgia Child Support Commission |
What changed in 2024 and 2026
Senate Bill 454 changed the guidelines in two phases:
JULY 1, 2024
New BCSO table
The first update since the table was created in 2006. The top of the table rose from $30,000 to $40,000 in combined monthly income. Worksheets created before July 1, 2024 still reflect the old table.
JANUARY 1, 2026
New adjustments
A formula-based parenting time adjustment and a low-income adjustment replaced the old deviations.
EXISTING ORDERS
No automatic change
An order entered before 2026 stays in force as written. The new rules apply when a court enters a new order or modifies one.
Many charts online still show the old amounts. If a Georgia chart stops at $30,000 of combined income, it is out of date.
How to use the Georgia obligation table, step by step
STEP 1
Find gross income
Find each parent’s monthly gross income: wages, bonuses, self-employment and rental income. See our guide on whether overtime, bonuses and commissions count.
STEP 2
Subtract adjustments
Subtract allowed adjustments, such as self-employment tax, a preexisting child support order, or support for other qualified children in the home. The result is each parent’s adjusted income.
STEP 3
Add the incomes
Add the two adjusted incomes to get the combined adjusted income.
STEP 4
Look up the table
Find the closest income bracket in the left column and read across to the column for your number of children.
STEP 5
Work out each share
Divide each parent’s income by the combined income to get each parent’s percentage.
STEP 6
Apply the shares
Multiply the table amount by each parent’s percentage.
STEP 7
Add childcare and insurance
Add work-related childcare and the child’s health insurance premium, split by each parent’s share.
STEP 8
Get the final amount
Apply the parenting time adjustment and any deviation the court allows. The result is the final amount.
Example (made-up numbers)
EXAMPLE
Parent A has $4,000 of adjusted income per month and Parent B has $6,000. Combined income is $10,000, so Parent A’s share is 40% and Parent B’s is 60%.
Suppose the table shows $1,500 for that income and number of children. This is only an illustration, and your real figure comes from the table. Parent A’s share would be $600 and Parent B’s would be $900. Typically the parent with less parenting time pays their share to the other parent, after childcare, insurance and parenting time adjustments.
What the table does not cover
- Add-ons. Childcare and health insurance are added on the worksheet, not included in the table amount.
- Income above $40,000 a month. The court sets the basic amount at the top row of the table and may deviate upward at its discretion.
- Deviations. A judge can adjust the presumptive amount when the guidelines would be unfair, if the order explains why.
Where to see the official table and calculator
The table is published in O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. The Georgia Child Support Commission also runs the official online calculator, which produces the worksheet courts use, and explains the changes on its 2024 updates page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Georgia child support table based on gross or net income?
Gross. Georgia starts from each parent’s monthly gross income, then subtracts specific adjustments such as self-employment tax and preexisting child support. It does not use take-home pay.
What is the maximum income on the Georgia child support table?
$40,000 per month in combined adjusted gross income ($480,000 a year). The table topped out at $30,000 before July 1, 2024. Above $40,000, the court sets the basic obligation at the top row and may order more.
Does Georgia use a percentage of income for child support?
No flat percentage. Georgia uses the BCSO table plus each parent’s share of combined income, so the effective percentage depends on income and the number of children.
Is the old Georgia child support chart still valid?
Worksheets created before July 1, 2024 reflect the old table, and new worksheets use the updated one. A chart that stops at $30,000 of combined income is outdated.
How does parenting time affect Georgia child support?
Since January 1, 2026, Georgia applies a formula-based parenting time adjustment tied to court-ordered days. The more evenly time is shared, the larger the reduction, which can be substantial. For exact figures, run your numbers through the official calculator.
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