Washington Child Support Guidelines (2026 Updates)
A combined monthly net income of $3,800 falls into a specific bracket of the Washington State Child Support Schedule. In Washington, this figure is used as the baseline to determine the support obligation for one child.
Breakdown of the $3,800 Calculation
The mathematical directive for parents earning $3,800 is a $816 basic support obligation for one child. This is derived from economic studies of household spending in Washington State.
Standard Mid-Income Calculation
Your $3,800 income falls within the standard economic schedule. This means the $816 figure is the presumptive legal standard. Want a complete breakdown including deviations and expenses? Calculate your full worksheet
Presumptive Amount
$816
Schedule Bracket
Standard Limit
The SSR and Low-Income Safeguards
The $2,394 SSR is a mandatory consideration. If the $816 from your $3,800 results in the payor having less than $2,394, a Low-Income Deviation is typically applied in Washington.
Income Bracket Context
At $3,800/mo, this household sits within Washington's standard mid-range bracket on the 2026 schedule, near the state median of $7,114/mo. The presumptive $816 for one child is typically applied as-is at this level, with fewer deviations than lower or higher income tiers.
Deviation Likelihood in Washington
At the $3,800 level, deviation requests are less common but still possible in Washington. The most frequent grounds are extraordinary healthcare costs, shared custody arrangements, or documented debts. The presumptive $816 is upheld in the majority of standard cases at this income tier.
Children-Specific Insight
For one child at $3,800/mo, the $816 obligation reflects Washington's base rate. Parents adding a second child to the order would see this figure rise to $1,248 — an increase of $432 — reflecting the additional resources required under the 2026 schedule.
Related Income Tiers
Parents earning slightly more than $3,800 — at $3,900/mo — would face a presumptive order of $830/mo for one child in Washington. Those earning slightly less at $3,700/mo would owe $803/mo. These neighboring brackets help illustrate how Washington's 2026 schedule scales support incrementally with income.
Calculation Summary & Requirements
The 2026 schedule provides structure for families earning $3,800. By setting a $816 base for one child, the state aims for a predictable financial future for children in Washington State.
Accuracy & Legal Status
The 2026 Washington State Child Support Table data for $3,800 income is provided for convenience. While the $816 figure is accurate to the schedule, results in Washington depend on case-specific variables.