State of Illinois
Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Effective October 2023
Maximum Monthly Income Allowable
The guidelines below show the highest gross income your household can have in a month and still receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Gross income is your total monthly income from all sources before any deductions. These amounts are only guidelines and do not apply to all households.
Number of
People in Your
Household |
Maximum Gross
Monthly Income |
Maximum Gross
Monthly Income
(Age 60 and Over or Disabled) |
| 1 |
$ 2,005 |
$ 2,430 |
| 2 |
$ 2,712 |
$ 3,286 |
| 3 |
$ 3,419 |
$ 4,142 |
| 4 |
$ 4,125 |
$ 4,998 |
| 5 |
$ 4,832 |
$ 5,854 |
| 6 |
$ 5,539 |
$ 6,710 |
| 7 |
$ 6,246 |
$ 7,566 |
| 8 |
$ 6,952 |
$ 8,422 |
| 9 |
$ 7,659 |
$ 9,278 |
| 10 |
$ 8,366 |
$ 10,134 |
| Each additional person add |
$ 707 |
$ 856 |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Effective October 2023
Maximum Monthly SNAP Amounts
The chart below shows the maximum dollar amount of SNAP benefits your household can receive each month. This dollar amount is based on the number of people in your household, your income and your expenses. You could receive any amount up to or including these amounts.
Number of People in
Your Household |
Maximum Gross
Monthly Benefits |
| 1 |
$ 291 |
| 2 |
$ 535 |
| 3 |
$ 766 |
| 4 |
$ 973 |
| 5 |
$ 1,155 |
| 6 |
$ 1,386 |
| 7 |
$ 1,532 |
| 8 |
$ 1,751 |
| 9 |
$ 1,970 |
| 10 |
$ 2,189 |
For households with more than 10 persons, add $219 for each additional person.
Apply on-line at: www.abe.illinois.gov
IDHS 124 (R-09-23) SNAP Card Printed by authority of the State of Illinois 30,000 copies P.O.#24-0577
