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SNAP Gross Income and Maximum Benefits for Individuals and Families

Produced by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Reviewed October 2023

Minimum benefit level for one and two person households is $23.

*Gross Monthly Income Limit
If not 60+ or Disabled
*Max Monthly SNAP Benefit
for Everyone

1 person:
$2,430

$291

2 people:
$3,287

$535

3 people:
$4,143

$766

4 people:
$5,000

$973

5 people:
$5,857

$1,155

6 people:
$6,713

$1,386

7 people:
$7,570

$1,532

8 people:
$8,427

$1,751

Each additional member
Add 
 $857
 

Add $219

Note

Elder (60+) or disabled households over 200% FPL may still be eligible, but must meet the $4,250 asset test. See the SNAP Advocacy Guide: Income Tests for more information.

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