New York Child Support Calculator 2026 – CSSA Guidelines $193,000 Cap
Use our free New York child support calculator for 2026 to estimate guideline support under New York Child Support
Standards Act (CSSA) in Domestic Relations Law §240 and Family Court Act §413. New York uses fixed
percentages of combined parental income. Therefore, the court applies 17% for one child, 25% for two, 29% for
three, 31% for four, and at least 35% for five or more. In addition, the combined income cap is $193,000 effective
March 1, 2026, up from $183,000. As a result, our calculator uses the current cap and percentages for an accurate
estimate.
CSSA percentages: 17%/25%/29%/31%/35% • Combined income cap $193,000 effective Mar 1, 2026
How New York Child Support Is Calculated in 2026:
New York calculation has three steps. First, the court determines combined parental income. Second, the court applies CSSA percentage up to cap. Third, the court prorates between parents. Because of this process, support reflects income shares but uses fixed percentages. In addition, courts can order above cap based on statutory factors.
Step 1 – Determine Combined Parental Income:
The court starts with each parent’s gross income from all sources. For example, the court includes wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, overtime, self-employment, business income, investment income, unemployment, Social Security, disability, and even imputed income if parent is voluntarily unemployed. However, maintenance paid is deducted from payor’s income and added to payee’s income before calculating child support per FCA §413(1)(b)(5)(vii). Therefore, maintenance affects child support. In addition, certain deductions like FICA, Medicare, and New York City taxes may apply for adjusted calculation in some counties.
Compare $193k cap with Pennsylvania $30k high income formula and California K-factor approach. See also Texas $11,700 cap model and Illinois shared care 146+ rule.
Step 2 – Apply CSSA Percentages Up to $193,000 Cap:
CSSA percentages apply automatically up to combined income cap of $193,000 effective March 1, 2026 per CPI-U adjustment. Therefore, the cap adjusts every two years. For example, one child is 17% of capped combined income, two children 25%, three 29%, four 31%, five or more at least 35%. As a result, at $100,000 combined for one child, basic obligation is $17,000 per year or $1,416 per month. In contrast, if combined is $250,000, the court applies percentages only to $193,000 = $32,810 for one child, and then the court may add additional support for income above cap based on needs.
Step 3 – Prorate Between Parents and Add Add-Ons:
Each parent’s share is proportional to income. First, calculate Parent 1 percentage: Parent 1 income divided by combined. Second, Parent 2 percentage: Parent 2 income divided by combined. Third, non-custodial parent pays his or her pro rata share of basic obligation. For instance, if combined $100,000, Parent 1 $60k (60%), Parent 2 $40k (40%), basic $17,000 for one child, and Parent 1 is custodial, then Parent 2 pays 40% of $17,000 = $6,800 per year or $566 per month. In addition, add-ons like childcare and unreimbursed medical are added pro rata. Therefore, total obligation equals basic share plus add-on share.
What Happens When Income Exceeds $193,000?
When combined income exceeds cap, the court has discretion. The court may apply CSSA percentages to income above cap, or it may consider 413(1)(f) factors. For example, the court considers financial resources of both parents and child, child’s health and special needs, standard of living child would have enjoyed, tax consequences, non-monetary contributions, educational needs, and needs of other children. As a result, above-cap support is not automatic percentage. However, many judges still apply CSSA percentage to above-cap income unless reason not to.
New York Child Support Example:
Suppose Parent 1 gross $85,000 and Parent 2 gross $55,000. Combined $140,000 under $193,000 cap. For two children, CSSA 25%. Basic annual $140,000 x 25% = $35,000. Parent 1 share 60.7% = $21,250, Parent 2 share 39.3% = $13,750. If Parent 1 is custodial, Parent 2 pays $13,750 per year or $1,145 per month plus pro rata share of $6,000 childcare = $2,358. Total $16,108 annual or $1,342 monthly. Therefore, Parent 2 pays $1,342 per month. In contrast, if combined were $250,000, capped basic $193,000 x 25% = $48,250, plus discretionary above-cap amount.
Official New York Resources:
For official calculation, use New York Child Support Services: https://childsupport.ny.gov or call 888-208-4485. SupportCalcUSA.com is not affiliated with New York courts. Parents can agree to deviate but must recite guideline amount, reason for deviation, and confirm advised of CSSA per FCA.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
CSSA percentages of combined parental income: 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, at least 35% for 5+. Combined income cap $193,000 effective March 1, 2026, up from $183,000. Non-custodial pays pro rata share.
$193,000 effective March 1, 2026 per DRL 240 and FCA 413. Cap adjusts every two years based on CPI-U. Percentages apply automatically up to cap, above cap discretionary per 413(1)(f) factors.
New York still calculates CSSA, treats higher earner as non-custodial for support even with equal time. However, court may deviate based on substantial time with both parents and financial resources, but 50/50 does not eliminate support if incomes differ.
Yes, gross income includes wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, overtime, self-employment, business income, investment, unemployment, Social Security, disability. Court can impute income if voluntarily unemployed.
Mandatory add-ons pro rata: childcare costs related to employment, unreimbursed health care, educational expenses. For example, $6,000 childcare split by income percentages.
Yes, parents can agree to deviate but must recite guideline amount, reason for deviation, and confirm parties advised of CSSA. Court can also deviate based on 413(1)(f) factors for income above cap.
Yes, maintenance paid is deducted from payor’s income and added to payee’s income before child support calculation per FCA 413(1)(b)(5)(vii). Therefore, maintenance changes combined calculation.
At 21, not 18, under New York law. If child is 18-21, still obligated. Support may extend to 26 for qualifying developmental disability. Emancipation earlier if child married, self-supporting, military.
$100,000 x 17% = $17,000 annual basic. Split pro rata. If custodial earns $60k and non-custodial $40k, non-custodial pays 40% of $17,000 = $6,800 annual or $566 monthly plus add-ons.
Estimate only based on CSSA percentages and $193,000 cap effective Mar 1, 2026. Actual order may include above-cap discretionary support, low-income adjustments, and deviations. Not legal advice. Verify with NY courts.