The Food & Nutrition Service of the USDA publishes income qualifications for WIC applicants. These income levels are updated regularly; see the USDA web site for the latest figures.
Current eligibility guidelines appear below. If your annual income is at or below the amount listed for your family size, then you can qualify for WIC assistance. Income listed is gross income, before taxes, insurance, or any other deductions.
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines (effective July 2012 through June 2013)
| If household income is no more than | |||
| Household Size | Per year | Per month | Per week |
| 1 | $20,665 | $1,723 | $398 |
| 2 | $27,991 | $2,333 | $539 |
| 3 | $35,317 | $2,944 | $680 |
| 4 | $42,643 | $3,554 | $821 |
| 5 | $49,969 | $4,165 | $961 |
| 6 | $57,295 | $4,775 | $1,102 |
| 7 | $64,621 | $5,386 | $1,243 |
| 8 | $71,947 | $5,996 | $1,384 |
| Each additional family member, add | + $7,326 | + $611 | + $141 |
