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Statutory Rates Side by Side

For two children, the statutory percentages are Texas 25%, Wisconsin 25%, Nevada 25%, Alaska 27%, North Dakota 20.4%, and Mississippi 20%. Texas, Wisconsin, and Nevada tie at the top for two children, while Mississippi and North Dakota are lowest. The gaps widen or narrow at other children counts, so the ranking is not fixed across family sizes.

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ChildSupportFig provides simplified estimates for educational purposes only. Child support is set by state courts under each state's guidelines and can deviate from any formula; these tools cover only the six Percentage-of-Income states (Alaska, Mississippi, Nevada, North Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin). Income definitions differ by state (Texas uses net resources, Mississippi adjusted gross, others generally gross), and many states add health insurance and childcare on top. This is not legal advice. Confirm the exact amount and current rules with your state child support agency or a family law attorney before relying on any number.

How It Works

We read each state's statutory percentage for the selected children count from the published schedules and chart them. The average is the simple mean across the six states. Rates are fixed by statute and updated periodically by each state.

What Should You Do?

These percentages are the statutory baseline. Courts can deviate, and the income basis differs (Texas net, Mississippi adjusted gross, others gross), so the effective rate on your paycheck varies. Always confirm the current schedule with your state child support agency, since states revise guidelines from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these rates permanent?

No. States review and sometimes adjust their guidelines. The figures shown reflect 2026 published schedules; verify before relying on them.

Why is North Dakota 14.35% and not a round number?

North Dakota publishes a precise percentage (14.35% for one child) rather than a rounded figure, unlike states that use round bands.

Which state is cheapest?

For most children counts Mississippi (14%) or North Dakota (14.35%) is lowest, but the ranking shifts at higher child counts, so check your specific situation.