Child Benefit Rates 2026/27
Rates checked 3 November 2026 for tax year 2026/27. Always confirm current rates and rules on GOV.UK before acting. This is an independent guide, NOT GOV.UK, NOT HMRC.
Weekly rates
Eldest or only child: £27.05 per week. Each additional child: £17.90 per week. These rates apply for tax year 2026/27, 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027, as published on GOV.UK.
| Children | Weekly total | Monthly average (weekly × 52 ÷ 12) | Yearly total (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £27.05 | £117.22 | £1,406.60 |
| 2 | £44.95 | £194.78 | £2,337.40 |
| 3 | £62.85 | £272.35 | £3,268.20 |
| 4 | £80.75 | £349.92 | £4,199.00 |
| 5 | £98.65 | £427.48 | £5,129.80 |
Maths check: £27.05 × 52 = £1,406.60. Monthly averages are for planning only; actual bank credits follow the four-weekly payment cycle.
Guardian's Allowance, verified on GOV.UK
Guardian's Allowance for 2026/27 is £22.95 per week, as shown on the GOV.UK rates and allowances page for Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance. It is a separate payment from Child Benefit, for people bringing up a child in qualifying circumstances, and it is paid on top of Child Benefit where it applies. View the GOV.UK rates page.