Pennsylvania WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in Pennsylvania, your household's income needs to fall at or below the limits shown below — or you may qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in a program like Medicaid or SNAP. See "Automatic Income Eligibility" below for the Pennsylvania-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
Pennsylvania WIC Income Guidelines
WIC compares your household's gross income against 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, updated annually by the USDA. These guidelines apply in Pennsylvania from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,858 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each additional member | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$438 | +$405 | +$203 |
Household of 1
- Annual
- $29,526
- Monthly
- $2,461
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,231
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,136
- Weekly
- $568
Household of 2
- Annual
- $40,034
- Monthly
- $3,337
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,669
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,540
- Weekly
- $770
Household of 3
- Annual
- $50,542
- Monthly
- $4,212
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,106
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,944
- Weekly
- $972
Household of 4
- Annual
- $61,050
- Monthly
- $5,088
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,544
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,349
- Weekly
- $1,175
Household of 5
- Annual
- $71,558
- Monthly
- $5,964
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,982
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,753
- Weekly
- $1,377
Household of 6
- Annual
- $82,066
- Monthly
- $6,839
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,420
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,157
- Weekly
- $1,579
Household of 7
- Annual
- $92,574
- Monthly
- $7,715
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,858
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,561
- Weekly
- $1,781
Household of 8
- Annual
- $103,082
- Monthly
- $8,591
- Twice-Monthly
- $4,296
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,965
- Weekly
- $1,983
Each Additional Member
- Annual
- +$10,508
- Monthly
- +$876
- Twice-Monthly
- +$438
- Bi-Weekly
- +$405
- Weekly
- +$203
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
Automatic Income Eligibility in Pennsylvania
If your household already participates in Medical Assistance (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF, or LIHEAP, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Bring your enrollment documentation for any of these programs — such as your ACCESS card — to your appointment instead of pay stubs, and no separate income verification is required.
What Counts as Income in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, unemployment benefits, and pension income. Housing assistance and tax refunds are not counted. A pregnant woman counts as two household members (herself and her unborn child), which can move a household into a more favorable position on the income guidelines.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Meeting the income guideline is one part of qualifying — Pennsylvania WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment. Nearly all applicants meet at least one nutritional risk criterion. Use the USDA WIC PreScreening Tool for an early read on eligibility, or start your pre-application directly at pawic.com.
Pennsylvania Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medical Assistance or SNAP?
Yes. If your household participates in Medical Assistance, SNAP, TANF, or LIHEAP, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as two people (herself and her unborn child) when Pennsylvania WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable position on the income guidelines.
What if my household's income is slightly above the guideline?
It's still worth applying. Income can be calculated from recent pay stubs rather than a full year, and factors like household size or a pregnancy can change where you land on the guidelines.
Is meeting the income guideline enough to qualify for WIC?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Pennsylvania WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
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