In February of each year the Federal Government releases an official income level for poverty. The benefit levels of many low-income assistance programs are based on these poverty figures.

Number in Family

Gross Monthly Income*

Gross Yearly Income

Approximate Hourly Income**

1

$687

$8,240

$3.96

2

$922

$11,060

$5.32

3

$1,157

$13,880

$6.67

4

$1,392

$16,700

$8.03

5

$1,627

$19,520

$9.38

6

$1,862

$22,340

$10.74

7

$2,097

$25,160

$12.10

8

$2,332

$27,980

$13.45

Over 8 add for each child

+$235

+$2,820

$1.36

*Rounded to the nearest dollar.
**Assumes a full-time job for a full year (2080 hours)