High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) Explained

The High Income Child Benefit Charge claws back Child Benefit from the higher-earning parent at 1% for every £200 of income above £60,000.

At £80,000, the full Child Benefit amount is repaid — so keeping it above this income has no net benefit.

This guide shows exact figures by income level and how pension salary sacrifice can lower your adjusted net income to reduce or eliminate the charge.