Fostering Payment Calculator

Use our calculator to see how much you could be paid to be a foster carer.

Last updated: 14th April

Staffordshire County Council uses a payment for skills approach to foster carer pay.

When you apply to become a foster carer your skills and experience will be assessed and the level you will be paid will be decided.

What skills and experience are you bringing to fostering?





Please select the relevant foster carer level.



What is the preferred age range you would like to care for? *



How many children would you like to care for? (max 3) *