WIC income guidelines — 2026 by household size
WIC's federal income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level — higher than SNAP's 130% default. The household-size table is the same in every state; AK + HI use elevated FPL multiples. Adjunctive eligibility skips the income test entirely for households on SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31
185% FPL monthly income limits
Annual = monthly × 12. Larger households (9+): add $449/month per additional person.
How to use this table
Compare your gross monthly income to the row for your household size. If at or below, you meet the income test. WIC also requires categorical eligibility (pregnant, postpartum within 6 months, breastfeeding within 12 months, infant under 1, or child age 1–4) AND nutritional risk (assessed at the WIC clinic; almost all applicants in target categories qualify).
Adjunctive (automatic) eligibility
If anyone in your household receives SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC. Bring the benefit verification (case number or recent benefit letter) to your WIC appointment — the income calculation is skipped entirely.
Higher state-funded thresholds (above 185% FPL)
- Alaska: 200% FPL state-funded boost in some categories
- California: 200% FPL for some categories (state-funded supplement)
- Hawaii: Elevated FPL base + state-funded boost
- Other states: Most use the federal 185% FPL standard
Related tools
Sources
- USDA FNS — WIC income eligibility
- USDA FNS — WIC categorical + adjunctive eligibility
- HHS — Poverty Guidelines FY2026