Washington Child Support Guidelines
Washington's current guideline baseline runs through the WSCSS 06/2026 forms, the January 1, 2026 schedule refresh, the current self-support-reserve rules, and the live DCS support workflow.
Why old Washington summaries go stale
In Washington, current worksheet revisions and DCS schedule notices can matter more than generalized internet summaries. The live WSCSS forms and current DCS updates are the safer publishing baseline.
Use This With Other Washington Tools
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WSCSS 06/2026
Washington Courts currently publishes the live WSCSS 06/2026 form set.
$2,200 to $50,000
DCS currently says the updated economic table uses monthly income amounts from $2,200 through $50,000.
180% reserve
Washington currently uses 180% of the federal poverty level for the self-support reserve.
Guideline checkpoints that matter most
- Current forms matter: Washington Courts currently publishes the live worksheet set under WSCSS 06/2026.
- The 2026 economic table is now broader: DCS currently says the schedule covers monthly income amounts from $2,200 to $50,000.
- The self-support reserve moved up: Washington currently uses 180% of the federal poverty level for a one-person family.
- The $50 presumptive minimum still exists: RCW 26.19.065 still matters when low-income cases hit the lower-limit rules.
- The DCS estimator is useful but secondary: The quick estimator helps with preparation, while the actual worksheets and order still control the case.