WIC Eligibility Calculator
Check WIC program eligibility by state, income, and household composition.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated September 2026 · Source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026-2027
Eligibility
Likely Eligible
Average Monthly Food Benefit
$64.89
WIC Details
| 185% FPL Threshold | $61,050.00 |
| Average Monthly Food Benefit | $64.89 |
| Fruit & Vegetable Benefit (FY2026) | $26.00 |
| Average Annual Food Benefit | $778.68 |
Use the WIC Eligibility Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How It Works
Families wondering whether they qualify for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can use this tool to weigh their income and family size against the program's limits. WIC delivers food assistance, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Because the income limits reset every July 1, the calculator uses the guidelines in force from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
WIC income guidelines are pegged at 185% of the federal poverty level, and the calculator uses the figures for the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher poverty guidelines and therefore higher limits. Your gross annual household income is measured against that line for your household size. When your income sits at or below 185% of the FPL for your particular family composition, you meet the income test for WIC.
Income for these purposes is generally gross income, meaning the figure before taxes and deductions are taken out. Count every member of the household when you tally your family size, and include any unborn babies as well. Income is only one piece of the picture: you apply through the WIC agency where you live, and every applicant gets a free health check from WIC staff, the nutrition assessment, before enrolling, so treat this result as a first-pass assessment rather than a final determination.
Example: Pregnant mother with 2 children
- 1 Input: Household Size = 4 (mother + 2 children + the expected baby), Annual Household Income = $54,000 ($4,500 a month), Category = Pregnant.
- 2 Calculation: the limit is 185% of the 2026 poverty guideline for four: 1.85 × $33,000 = $61,050 a year, about $5,088 a month, the figure in force in the contiguous states from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
- 3 Result: $54,000 is below $61,050, so the result reads Likely Eligible. The calculator also shows its average monthly food benefit of $64.89 and a fruit-and-vegetable benefit of $48 a month for a pregnant participant.
- 4 Context: Being income-eligible is the first step. You would then contact your local WIC agency to confirm residency, provide documentation, and have the free health check that completes enrollment.
Source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026-2027 · Last updated: September 2026
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