Child Benefit Rates and the High Income Charge
How much Child Benefit pays each week in 2026/27, and when higher earners start paying it back through the High Income Child Benefit Charge.
Eldest or only child (weekly)
£27.05
There is no limit on the number of children you can claim for.
GOV.UK — HMRC · since 6 Apr 2026 · checked 30 Sep 2026
High Income Child Benefit Charge starts above
£60,000
Based on the adjusted net income of the higher earner in the household. The charge is 1% of the benefit for every £200 of income above this.
GOV.UK — HMRC · checked 30 Sep 2026
Child Benefit fully repaid at
£80,000
It can still be worth claiming, since the claim gives the carer National Insurance credits towards the State Pension.
GOV.UK — HMRC · checked 30 Sep 2026
How much Child Benefit you keep
The High Income Child Benefit Charge takes back part of the benefit as the higher earner's income rises.
| Higher earner's income | Charge | Kept: 1 child | Kept: 2 children |
|---|---|---|---|
| £60,000 | 0% | £1,407 | £2,337 |
| £65,000 | 25% | £1,055 | £1,753 |
| £70,000 | 50% | £703 | £1,169 |
| £75,000 | 75% | £352 | £584 |
| £80,000 | 100% | £0 | £0 |
Yearly figures (weekly rate × 52), based on adjusted net income.
What's changed
- 6 April 2026 Each additional child (weekly) rose from £17.25 to £17.90.
- 6 April 2026 Eldest or only child (weekly) rose from £26.05 to £27.05.