Washington Child Support Guidelines (2026 Updates)
A combined monthly net income of $7,000 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 $7,000 Calculation
The mathematical directive for parents earning $7,000 is a $1,156 basic support obligation for one child. This is derived from economic studies of household spending in Washington State.
Standard Mid-Income Calculation
Your $7,000 income falls within the standard economic schedule. This means the $1,156 figure is the presumptive legal standard.
Presumptive Amount
$1,156
Schedule Bracket
Standard Limit
The SSR and Low-Income Safeguards
The approximately $2,394 SSR is a mandatory consideration. If the $1,156 from your $7,000 results in the payor having less than approximately $2,394, a Low-Income Deviation is typically applied in Washington.
Calculation Summary & Requirements
The 2026 schedule provides structure for families earning $7,000. By setting a $1,156 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 $7,000 income is provided for convenience. While the $1,156 figure is accurate to the schedule, results in Washington depend on case-specific variables.
Last Updated: April 9, 2026