Washington Child Support Guidelines (2026 Updates)
A combined monthly net income of $9,400 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 $9,400 Calculation
The mathematical directive for parents earning $9,400 is a $1,396 basic support obligation for one child. This is derived from economic studies of household spending in Washington State.
Standard Mid-Income Calculation
Your $9,400 income falls within the standard economic schedule. This means the $1,396 figure is the presumptive legal standard. Want a complete breakdown including deviations and expenses? Calculate your full worksheet
Presumptive Amount
$1,396
Schedule Bracket
Standard Limit
The SSR and Low-Income Safeguards
The $2,394 SSR is a mandatory consideration. If the $1,396 from your $9,400 results in the payor having less than $2,394, a Low-Income Deviation is typically applied in Washington.
Income Bracket Context
At $9,400/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 $1,396 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 $9,400 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 $1,396 is upheld in the majority of standard cases at this income tier.
Children-Specific Insight
For one child at $9,400/mo, the $1,396 obligation reflects Washington's base rate. Parents adding a second child to the order would see this figure rise to $2,110 — an increase of $714 — reflecting the additional resources required under the 2026 schedule.
Related Income Tiers
Parents earning slightly more than $9,400 — at $9,500/mo — would face a presumptive order of $1,405/mo for one child in Washington. Those earning slightly less at $9,300/mo would owe $1,387/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 $9,400. By setting a $1,396 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 $9,400 income is provided for convenience. While the $1,396 figure is accurate to the schedule, results in Washington depend on case-specific variables.