South Carolina WIC Income Limits
Updated August 2026
To qualify for WIC in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina
If anyone in your household already participates in Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in South Carolina — no separate income documentation needed. Bring your current benefit card, letter, or enrollment documentation to your appointment instead of pay stubs. Foster children under age 5 and pregnant teens in foster care are also automatically income-eligible regardless of the foster family's income.
What Counts as Income in South Carolina
South Carolina WIC counts gross household income before taxes — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, unemployment benefits, and military pay. SNAP benefits, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. If your household doesn't automatically qualify, bring income documentation covering the prior 30 days, such as recent pay stubs, an employer letter, or an award letter.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Falling under the income limit is one part of qualifying — South Carolina WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding from a WIC health professional at your free appointment, which nearly all applicants meet in some form; being pregnant alone qualifies. A pregnant applicant counts as two people (herself and her unborn child) when household size is calculated, which can shift you into a more favorable income bracket, so it's worth applying even if you're close to the limit.
South Carolina Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP in South Carolina?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — just bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant applicant counts as two people (herself and her unborn child) when South Carolina WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
What if my household's income is slightly above the limit?
It's still worth applying. Income can be assessed from your most recent pay stubs rather than a full year, and factors like household size or a pregnancy can change your eligibility.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC in South Carolina?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — South Carolina WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
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