1 Child
~17%
of income
Data updated May 2026
2023 guideline data Income Shares model OCSE FY2023 source
Georgia Child Support Guidelines
Georgia runs the Income Shares model, with no statutory income cap and a parenting-time credit - see the base percentages and OCSE FY2023 enforcement figures below.
By PlainChildSupport Editorial · · Source: Georgia Revised Statutes · Last updated: 2023
Income Shares
2 Children
~24%
of income
3 Children
~30%
of income
4 Children
~33%
of income
Income Cap
None
uncapped
Child Support Snapshot: Georgia
Georgia operates under the Income Shares model, one of 43 U.S. states using this framework. For a parent supporting one child, the base guideline applies roughly 17% of income, scaling to 24% for two children and 30% for three. That places Georgia at rank #32 of 51 states by single-child base percentage. Unlike capped states, there is no statutory income ceiling, the formula applies to the full reported income before deductions. Median household income here runs $61,224/yr.
Georgia ranks #47 of 51 reporting states on OCSE collection efficiency and #9 by caseload volume, see the case counts, collection rate, and paternity-establishment figures in the enforcement breakdown below.
Georgia allows a parenting time adjustment, which can materially reduce the base obligation when the non-custodial parent exercises substantial overnight time. A percentage figure alone doesn't determine the dollar amount, see how Georgia compares to other guideline models →
How Georgia Calculates Child Support
Georgia uses the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined, the total obligation is looked up from a schedule, then split proportionally based on each parent's income share. Its one-child base rate is in line with the national middle range.
Income Shares model. Uses Basic Child Support Obligation (BCSO) table. Parenting time deviation available.
Guideline Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Formula Model | Income Shares |
| Income Floor | None |
| Income Ceiling | Uncapped |
| Parenting Time Adjustment | Available |
| Median Household Income | $61,224/yr |
| Single-Child Base | 17% (rank #32 of 51) |
Disclaimer: This page provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual child support amounts may differ based on judicial discretion, deviation factors, and current Georgia guidelines. Consult a family law attorney in Georgia for legal advice.
Georgia Child Support Enforcement
488,000
Active Cases
$720M
Annual Collections
54.3%
Collection Rate
69.5%
Cases with Orders
93.9%
Paternity Established
Georgia vs national average (51 reporting states)
Collection rate 54.3%
national
54.3% of assessed support collected; national average 60.6%.
Paternity established 93.9%
national
93.9% of cases have legal parentage established; national average 94.9%.
Cases with orders 69.5%
69.5% of the caseload has a formal child support order in place.
Source: OCSE FY2023 preliminary report OCSE FY2023 preliminary report
Calculate Georgia Child Support
Our interactive calculator uses Georgia's formula with your specific income and parenting time inputs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of income goes to child support in Georgia?
In Georgia, approximate guideline percentages are 17% for 1 child, 24% for 2 children, 30% for 3 children, and 33% for 4 children. Actual amounts depend on the income level and any applicable deviation factors.
Does parenting time affect child support in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia provides a parenting time adjustment when the non-custodial parent exercises significant overnight time (typically 40% or more). This credit reduces the base child support obligation proportionally.
Is the Georgia child support calculator on this site accurate?
Our calculator uses Georgia's published guideline percentages and the Income Shares formula to produce estimates. Actual court-ordered amounts may differ based on allowable deductions, judicial discretion, and deviation factors. Always consult a family law attorney or use the official Georgia calculator for binding figures.
Every figure on PlainChildSupport is rendered directly from official state guidelines and federal enforcement data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on official state guidelines and federal enforcement data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Data sources
Data sourced from official federal and state child-support agency records (NCSL, state statutes, ACS). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainChildSupport Editorial
