Family benefits2026 at a glance.
All major German federal family benefits in one table — with current amounts, legal basis and responsible authority. As of January 2026.
— What you'll find here
This pillar page bundles every amount relevant to families in Germany from 1 January 2026: Kindergeld, Kinderfreibetrag, Elterngeld (basic & Plus), Kinderzuschlag, Mutterschaftsgeld, Unterhaltsvorschuss and minimum maintenance from the Düsseldorfer Tabelle. Every figure is linked to the relevant statutory paragraph. For an individual calculation we link to the dedicated detail calculator.
— Amounts 2026
| Benefit | Amount 2026 | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergeld (Child Benefit) | 259 € per child / month | Open → |
| Kinderfreibetrag (Child Tax Allowance) | 6.828 € / year / child | Open → |
| Elterngeld (Basic) | 300 – 1.800 € / month (67% of net) | Open → |
| ElterngeldPlus | 150 – 900 € / month (double duration) | Open → |
| Kinderzuschlag (KiZ) | 297 € max. € / child / month | Open → |
| Mutterschaftsgeld (Maternity Pay) | 13 € / calendar day (max., statutory health ins.) | Open → |
| Unterhaltsvorschuss (0–5 yrs) | 227 € / month | Open → |
| Unterhaltsvorschuss (6–11 yrs) | 299 € / month | Open → |
| Unterhaltsvorschuss (12–17 yrs) | 394 € / month | Open → |
| Düsseldorfer Tabelle (tier 1, 0–5 yrs) | 482 € / month (minimum maintenance) | Open → |
| Wohngeld | 370 € avg. € / month (national avg) | Open → |
— What changed in 2026?
On 1 January 2026, several amounts were increased under the Steuerfortentwicklungsgesetz and the annual indexation of social benefits:
- Kindergeld rises from €255 (2025) to €259 per child and month.
- Kinderfreibetrag rises to €6,828 per year and child (incl. BEA allowance).
- Kinderzuschlag maximum rises to €297 per child and month.
- Unterhaltsvorschuss and minimum maintenance rise with the Düsseldorfer Tabelle adjustment.
- The Elterngeld income cap for couples remains at €175,000 taxable income.
— Sources
— Editorial
Elena Maurer
Editor-in-Chief
Elena leads the editorial team at familienleistungen-rechner.de. She researches and updates the calculators and guides based on official legislation and federal authorities. Her goal: making complex social benefits understandable and accessible for families.
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Last reviewed:15 January 2026
Researched and editorially reviewed. Not legal advice within the meaning of § 2 RDG.
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