Canadian family law · Child support
Child support by province comparison.
See how the Federal Child Support Table amount changes from province to province for one income and one family size, and which jurisdiction is highest and lowest.
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Table amount by jurisdiction
Enter an annual income to compare the tables.
Why does child support differ by province?
Schedule I of the Federal Child Support Guidelines says the amounts vary from one province to another because of differences in provincial income tax rates. The formula behind the tables uses the basic personal amount, federal and provincial income taxes and credits, and sets amounts to reflect average spending on children at each income level. The paying parent's province or territory of residence normally picks the table, so moving can change the amount.
Worked example. For 2 children and $75,000, Nunavut has the highest table amount at $1,204.00 a month and Saskatchewan the lowest at $1,053.00, a gap of $151.00 a month. The tool recomputes this for any income and family size.
Frequently asked questions
Which province has the highest child support?
It depends on income and the number of children. For 2 children at $75,000 the highest table amount is Nunavut at $1,204.00 a month. Change the income above to see how the order shifts.
Why do the tables differ?
Schedule I explains that the amounts vary because provincial income tax rates differ. The tables are generated by a formula that takes federal and provincial taxes and credits into account.
Does moving to another province change child support?
It can. Section 3(3) of the Guidelines points to the table for the province where the paying parent habitually lives when the application is made, with extra rules when that has changed or is about to change. An existing order does not change on its own.
Is this the amount I will actually pay?
It is the basic table amount. Special expenses, shared parenting time, split parenting time, undue hardship and incomes above $150,000 can all change the result.
Sources
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- Schedule I, Federal Child Support Tables (in force 1 October 2025)
- Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/97-175 (Justice Laws Website)
- Justice Canada: FAQ on the 2025 update to the Federal Child Support Tables
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Not legal advice
Information only, not legal advice. Table amounts are the starting point under section 3 of the Guidelines. The court can order something different for undue hardship, income over $150,000 and other reasons, and special expenses under section 7 are added on top.