Rates updated for 2026
Childcare allowance calculator (2026)
Enter the average monthly net income over the last 12 months. The calculator applies the 85% rate, the legal caps and the CASS withholding.
Estimated result
Estimated result: 0,00 lei
Allowance breakdown
| 85% of the average (before caps) | 0,00 lei |
|---|---|
| Gross allowance | 0,00 lei |
| CASS (10%) | 0,00 lei |
| Return-to-work bonus (monthly) | 0,00 lei |
| Net allowance | 0,00 lei |
Estimate based on the general 2026 rates. This is not tax advice. For complex cases (special exemptions, meal vouchers, other income, particular situations) check with your accountant.
How the childcare allowance is calculated
The allowance is 85% of the average NET income earned in the last 12 months of the 2 years before birth. The result is then capped between a minimum and a maximum of 8,500 lei gross.
The 10% CASS withholding
Since 1 August 2025 (Law 141/2025), CASS of 10% is withheld from the childcare allowance. Note: the MATERNITY allowance remains exempt from CASS and income tax — they are two different types of leave with different tax regimes.
The return-to-work bonus
A parent returning to work before the child turns 6 months receives a higher monthly bonus; returning later gives a smaller one. The bonus is cumulative with the salary and is granted until the child turns 2.
Worked example
Frequently asked questions about the childcare allowance
- How much is the childcare allowance?
- 85% of the average net income over the last 12 months, capped between the minimum and a maximum of 8,500 lei gross, with 10% CASS withheld.
- Is CASS withheld from the childcare allowance?
- Yes, 10% since 1 August 2025. On a gross of 5,000 lei, the net received is 4,500 lei.
- Is the maternity allowance the same?
- No. Maternity is exempt from CASS and income tax (only CAS is withheld) and is computed separately, as 85% of the average gross income over 6 months.
- How much is the return-to-work bonus?
- Higher if you return before the child turns 6 months, lower if you return later. It is cumulative with the salary.