WIC income limits
WIC uses 185% of the federal poverty guidelines — a much higher ceiling than SNAP. Many families who do not qualify for SNAP do qualify for WIC.
Income limits, 48 contiguous states, D.C., Guam and U.S. territories
Effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Source: USDA WIC eligibility and income chart. Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits — open your state page below.
| Household size | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,461 | $29,526 |
| 2 | $3,337 | $40,034 |
| 3 | $4,212 | $50,542 |
| 4 | $5,088 | $61,050 |
| 5 | $5,964 | $71,558 |
| 6 | $6,839 | $82,066 |
| 7 | $7,715 | $92,574 |
| 8 | $8,591 | $103,082 |
| Each additional | +$876 | +$10,508 |
Who WIC serves
- Pregnant people, and postpartum people for 6 months (12 months if breastfeeding)
- Infants under 1
- Children up to their 5th birthday
A pregnant applicant counts as two or more household members, which raises the limit that applies to you. Income is only one of the tests — a clinic also checks residency and nutritional risk, and that assessment is free.
Ready to apply? Find your state WIC agency and application portal.
Which limits apply in your state
Alaska and Hawaii have their own, higher limits. Every other state, D.C. and Puerto Rico use the table above. Your state WIC agency makes the decision.
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