Elterngeld calculator: work out your Elterngeld
Work out in minutes how much Elterngeld you’re likely to get – free, without obligation and with no sign-up to see your result.
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Your Elterngeld amount in three minutes
Our calculator estimates your Elterngeld from your real details – net income, due date and family situation. You get a concrete monthly range instead of rules of thumb. And if you want, we then find the optimal split to get the maximum for you.
How the calculator works
Enter your details
Net income before the birth, expected due date, siblings or multiples – just a few questions, nothing more.
Instant result
You see your likely monthly Elterngeld range right away – no sign-up and no obligation.
Get the maximum
On request we calculate your best split (Basiselterngeld, ElterngeldPlus, Partnerschaftsbonus) and prepare the application.
Free · no sign-up · result in minutes
What you need for the calculation
- Your average net income before the birth.
- The expected due date (or the date of birth).
- Whether siblings under 3 or under 6 live in your household.
- Whether it’s a multiple birth (twins, triplets …).
How the amount is made up exactly – replacement rate, minimum and maximum, bonuses – is explained on the page How much Elterngeld will I get?
Frequently asked questions about the calculator
Is the Elterngeld calculator free?
Yes. The estimate is completely free and without obligation. Only if you want us to prepare your application does the fixed price apply – and even then you pay only at the end.
Do I need an account to see my result?
No. You see your likely Elterngeld amount immediately after entering your details – without signing up. You only need an account if you want to continue your application with us.
How accurate is the calculation?
The calculator gives you a reliable orientation as a range, based on your details. The legally binding amount is set by your Elterngeld office in the end – small differences are normal.
Do you calculate with gross or net?
What counts is a standardised net figure from your income before the birth – not your gross and not exactly your take-home pay. Of that, usually 65 to 67 % is replaced.
Does the calculator include the sibling bonus and multiples?
Yes. The sibling bonus (+10 %, at least €75) and the multiples supplement (+€300 per additional child) are included in the estimate if they apply to you.
Ready? Calculate your Elterngeld
Free, no obligation, instant result. And if you like, we’ll prepare your application – you pay only on order, with a money-back guarantee.
Note: elterngeld.app is a private service and not a public authority. The calculator’s result is a non-binding estimate; the binding amount is set by your responsible Elterngeld office. You can also file the application directly there, free of charge.