WIC · July 2026 – June 2027
WIC income limits 2026-2027
From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the WIC income limit is 185% of the poverty line: $40,034 a year for a household of 2, $50,542 for 3 and $61,050 for 4 in the 48 states and DC. Alaska and Hawaii are higher. A pregnant woman counts her expected baby in her household, and anyone on Medicaid, SNAP or TANF meets the income rule automatically.
Quick check: is our income under the limit?
Income is only one test. You also need to live in the state where you apply and get a free nutrition check at the WIC clinic. Your local WIC office makes the final call.
WIC income limits by household size
| Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each extra person | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$405 | +$203 |
| Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36,908 | $3,076 | $1,420 | $710 |
| 2 | $50,043 | $4,171 | $1,925 | $963 |
| 3 | $63,178 | $5,265 | $2,430 | $1,215 |
| 4 | $76,313 | $6,360 | $2,936 | $1,468 |
| 5 | $89,448 | $7,454 | $3,441 | $1,721 |
| 6 | $102,583 | $8,549 | $3,946 | $1,973 |
| 7 | $115,718 | $9,644 | $4,451 | $2,226 |
| 8 | $128,853 | $10,738 | $4,956 | $2,478 |
| Each extra person | +$13,135 | +$1,095 | +$506 | +$253 |
| Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $33,966 | $2,831 | $1,307 | $654 |
| 2 | $46,047 | $3,838 | $1,772 | $886 |
| 3 | $58,127 | $4,844 | $2,236 | $1,118 |
| 4 | $70,208 | $5,851 | $2,701 | $1,351 |
| 5 | $82,288 | $6,858 | $3,165 | $1,583 |
| 6 | $94,369 | $7,865 | $3,630 | $1,815 |
| 7 | $106,449 | $8,871 | $4,095 | $2,048 |
| 8 | $118,530 | $9,878 | $4,559 | $2,280 |
| Each extra person | +$12,081 | +$1,007 | +$465 | +$233 |
Who can get WIC?
- Pregnant women
- Women up to 6 months after the end of a pregnancy
- Breastfeeding women, up to the baby’s first birthday
- Babies under 1 and children up to their 5th birthday
Pregnant? Count your baby
Federal WIC rules let a pregnant woman add each expected baby to her household size when checking income. A household of 2 expecting one baby is checked against the limit for 3 ($50,542 a year). You can ask the clinic not to count it.
On Medicaid, SNAP or TANF?
Then you meet the income rule without showing pay stubs. If a pregnant woman or baby in the family is on Medicaid, the whole family qualifies on income.
How to apply
Contact your state or local WIC agency to make an appointment. Bring proof of where you live, ID and proof of income or of Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
Source: Federal Register, 91 FR 23050, 2026-04-29; rules in 7 CFR 246.7. Data: JSON.
Last verified October 5, 2026 against official sources: USDA WIC 2026/2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines, USDA WIC eligibility, HHS poverty guidelines.
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