2 ChildrenKing County, WA
$1,446/mo
- Net Income
- $5,000/mo
- Calculation Type
- Standard
- Jurisdiction
- King County, WA
Live 2026 Data · RCW 26.19 Compliant
Washington Child Support Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact monthly obligation using the official 2026 RCW 26.19 economic tables. Trusted by Washington parents and family law attorneys across all 39 counties.
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Income Estimator
Enter net monthly figures for both parents
Income Cycle
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After taxes & mandatory deductions
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Who pays support?
Usually the parent with less custody time
I share custody (optional parenting credit)Estimated
Off — using standard table amount
Live Calculation Example
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2026 SSR
$2,394 / mo
Min Support
$50 / child
Table Limit
$50,000
Covers All 39 WA Counties
Washington State
2026 SSR
$2,394 / mo
Min Support
$50 / child
Table Limit
$50,000
Covers All 39 WA Counties
Washington State
Why Washington Families and Attorneys Trust WSCSS
Unlike generic calculators, WSCSS is engineered to the exact 2026 Washington statutory logic.
Compliant with RCW 26.19 standards
Includes Self-Support Reserve (SSR) logic
Applies the 45% net income safety cap
Live updates as you adjust inputs
| Engine Logic | WSCSS | Other Calculators |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 SSR Protection | ✓ | ✗ |
| 45% Net Income Cap | ✓ | ✗ |
| Parenting Credit | ✓ | ✗ |
| RCW 26.19 Compliant | ✓ | ✗ |
2026 Washington Child Support Amounts by Income
Standard monthly totals based on the 2026 economic table.
| Combined Monthly Net Income | 1 Child | 2 Children |
|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $477 | $734 |
| $3,000 | $652 | $1,000 |
| $5,000 | $951 | $1,446 |
| $8,000 | $1,270 | $1,920 |
| $10,000 | $1,451 | $2,198 |
| $15,000 | $1,876 | $2,886 |
These figures are the presumptive basic support obligation from the 2026 Washington State economic table. Actual court orders may differ based on custody arrangements, healthcare costs, and judicial decisions.
Real Example: $5,000 Income, 2 Children in Washington State
Income Case: $5,000 Net Monthly
Net Monthly Income
$5,000
Number of Children
2
Location
King County
Presumptive Base Support
$1,446/ mo
In King County, courts apply the standard Washington economic schedule. For a combined net income of $5,000 with 2 children, the presumptive base support is $1,446 per month. This amount is typically shared between parents based on their proportional income share.
How Washington State Calculates Child Support in 2026
Washington State uses the Income Shares Model, where both parents' monthly net incomes are combined. A proportional share is dedicated to the children, reflecting what would have been spent if the household remained together. Fill out your worksheet to see how this model applies to your specific income.
The 2026 Schedule
The 2026 economic tables cover combined monthly net incomes from $0 to $50,000.
- Statutory minimum: $50 per child per month.
- Calculations cover all 39 Washington counties.
- Updated for 2026 economic standards.
The Self-Support Reserve (SSR)
Washington's primary low-income protection is the SSR, set at $2,394 per month for 2026. If a payment would leave the payer with less than this, the court may deviate the payment downward.
The 45% Net Income Cap
Total support obligations typically cannot legally exceed 45% of a parent's monthly net income without explicit judicial approval for good cause.
Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Child Support
The statutory minimum child support in Washington is $50 per child per month. Judges may deviate below this amount in extraordinary circumstances only, to ensure the paying parent's self-support reserve is protected.
Washington uses an Income Shares Model. Both parents' net incomes are calculated and combined. The total presumptive support obligation is derived from the state's 2026 economic table and then split proportionally between the parents based on their percentage of the combined income.
Child Support Calculators by Washington County
Local rules and benchmarks for Washington's major counties.
King County
Seattle metro · Highest volume of cases
Benchmark$1,446/mo
$5,000 income · 2 children
Pierce County
Tacoma area · Second largest county
Benchmark$1,446/mo
$5,000 income · 2 children
Snohomish County
Everett area · Growing caseload
Benchmark$1,446/mo
$5,000 income · 2 children
Spokane County
Eastern WA · Different local benchmarks
Benchmark$1,446/mo
$5,000 income · 2 children
2026 Washington Child Support Guides and Legal Resources
Legal guides and economic analysis for Washington State.
