1 Child
~17%
of income
Data updated May 2026
2022 guideline data Income Shares model OCSE FY2023 source
New York Child Support Guidelines
New York runs the Income Shares model, counting income up to $163,000/mo - see the base percentages and OCSE FY2023 enforcement figures below.
By PlainChildSupport Editorial · · Source: New York Revised Statutes · Last updated: 2022
Income Shares
2 Children
~25%
of income
3 Children
~29%
of income
4 Children
~31%
of income
Income Cap
$163,000
per month
Child Support Snapshot: New York
New York 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 25% for two children and 29% for three. That places New York at rank #32 of 51 states by single-child base percentage. The state caps countable income at $163,000 per month, meaning earnings above that threshold fall to judicial discretion rather than the formula. Median household income here runs $74,314/yr.
New York ranks #31 of 51 reporting states on OCSE collection efficiency and #4 by caseload volume, see the case counts, collection rate, and paternity-establishment figures in the enforcement breakdown below.
New York does not build an automatic parenting time adjustment into its formula, though judges retain discretion to deviate. A percentage figure alone doesn't determine the dollar amount, see how New York compares to other guideline models →
How New York Calculates Child Support
New York 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.
CSSA formula. Combined parental income up to $163,000 (indexed annually). 17% = 1 child, 25% = 2, 29% = 3, 31% = 4, 35% = 5+. No automatic parenting time offset in basic formula.
Guideline Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Formula Model | Income Shares |
| Income Floor | None |
| Income Ceiling | $163,000/mo combined |
| Parenting Time Adjustment | Not available |
| Median Household Income | $74,314/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 New York guidelines. Consult a family law attorney in New York for legal advice.
New York Child Support Enforcement
757,000
Active Cases
$1,700M
Annual Collections
59.8%
Collection Rate
74.3%
Cases with Orders
95.9%
Paternity Established
New York vs national average (51 reporting states)
Collection rate 59.8%
national
59.8% of assessed support collected; national average 60.6%.
Paternity established 95.9%
national
95.9% of cases have legal parentage established; national average 94.9%.
Cases with orders 74.3%
74.3% of the caseload has a formal child support order in place.
Source: OCSE FY2023 preliminary report OCSE FY2023 preliminary report
Calculate New York Child Support
Our interactive calculator uses New York'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 New York?
In New York, approximate guideline percentages are 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2 children, 29% for 3 children, and 31% for 4 children. Actual amounts depend on the income level and any applicable deviation factors.
Does parenting time affect child support in New York?
New York does not provide an automatic parenting time adjustment in its child support formula. However, a judge may consider custody arrangements as a deviation factor.
Is the New York child support calculator on this site accurate?
Our calculator uses New York'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 New York calculator for binding figures.
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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
