Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Calculator 2026-2027: Amounts and Income Thresholds
CCB calculator 2026-2027
Maximum amounts and income thresholds
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Child under 6 | $8,157 | $679.75 |
| Child aged 6 to 17 | $6,883 | $573.58 |
| Child Disability Benefit (per eligible child, extra) | up to $3,480 | up to $290 |
| Children in your care | Income $38,237 to $82,847 | Income above $82,847 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7% of income over $38,237 | $3,123 + 3.2% of income over $82,847 |
| 2 | 13.5% of income over $38,237 | $6,022 + 5.7% of income over $82,847 |
| 3 | 19% of income over $38,237 | $8,476 + 8% of income over $82,847 |
| 4 or more | 23% of income over $38,237 | $10,260 + 9.5% of income over $82,847 |
The yearly CCB is the maximum for your children minus the reduction for your income. The CRA recalculates it every July from your previous year’s tax return.
Examples (basic CCB, July 2026 to June 2027)
| Family net income | Children | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 (1 under 6, 0 aged 6 to 17) | $8,157.00 | $679.75 |
| $45,000 | 1 (1 under 6, 0 aged 6 to 17) | $7,683.59 | $640.30 |
| $60,000 | 2 (1 under 6, 1 aged 6 to 17) | $12,102.00 | $1,008.50 |
| $60,000 | 2 (2 under 6, 0 aged 6 to 17) | $13,376.00 | $1,114.67 |
| $90,000 | 2 (1 under 6, 1 aged 6 to 17) | $8,610.28 | $717.52 |
| $90,000 | 3 (2 under 6, 1 aged 6 to 17) | $14,148.76 | $1,179.06 |
| $120,000 | 2 (1 under 6, 1 aged 6 to 17) | $6,900.28 | $575.02 |
Payment dates
The CCB is paid around the 20th of each month. The remaining 2026 dates are November 20 and December 11, 2026. The CRA has not published 2027 dates yet. See the benefit payment calendar and the CCB payment dates guide.
Who qualifies?
You must live with the child, be primarily responsible for their care, be a resident of Canada for tax purposes, and file a tax return. See who qualifies for the CCB. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit adds up to $234 per child on top of the CCB; try the CGEB calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Canada Child Benefit from July 2026 to June 2027?
The maximum is $8,157 a year ($679.75 a month) for each child under 6 and $6,883 a year ($573.58 a month) for each child aged 6 to 17. It is based on your 2025 adjusted family net income. The Child Disability Benefit, up to $3,480 a year per eligible child, is paid in addition.
At what income does the CCB start to be reduced?
The maximum is paid in full up to an adjusted family net income of $38,237. Above that the benefit is reduced, and a second, steeper reduction applies above $82,847.
How is the CCB reduced?
With one child the reduction is 7% of income over $38,237 up to $82,847, then $3,123 plus 3.2% of income over $82,847. For two children it is 13.5%, then $6,022 plus 5.7%. For three children it is 19%, then $8,476 plus 8%. For four or more children it is 23%, then $10,260 plus 9.5%.
When is the next CCB payment?
The remaining 2026 payments are November 20 and December 11, 2026. The CRA has not published the 2027 dates yet.
What if I share custody of a child?
When custody is shared equally, each parent generally receives 50% of the amount calculated for that child. Tell the CRA about the arrangement so each parent gets the right share.
Does this calculator include the Child Disability Benefit?
No. It estimates the basic Canada Child Benefit only. The Child Disability Benefit has its own reduction and depends on an approved Disability Tax Credit certificate for the child.