SNAP Benefit Amounts for 2026
The maximum monthly SNAP allotment depends on your household size and where you live. Here are the exact numbers for October 2025 through September 2026.
Your SNAP benefit isn't a random number — it's the difference between the maximum monthly allotment for your household size and 30% of your net income after deductions. If your net income is zero (no income at all), you receive the full maximum. If you earn more, your benefit goes down accordingly.
The minimum benefit for a 1-2 person household is $23/month in 2026. Even if the formula gives you less, you'll still get at least $23 if you qualify.
48 Contiguous States & DC
For each additional person beyond 8, add $220 to the maximum allotment.
| Household Size | Maximum Monthly Allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $292 |
| 2 people | $536 |
| 3 people | $768 |
| 4 people | $975 |
| 5 people | $1,158 |
| 6 people | $1,390 |
| 7 people | $1,536 |
| 8 people | $1,756 |
Alaska
Higher allotments reflect Alaska's increased cost of living.
| Household Size | Maximum Monthly Allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $374 |
| 2 | $687 |
| 3 | $984 |
| 4 | $1,250 |
| 5 | $1,484 |
| 6 | $1,782 |
| 7 | $1,969 |
| 8 | $2,250 |
Hawaii
Higher allotments reflect Hawaii's increased cost of living.
| Household Size | Maximum Monthly Allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $538 |
| 2 | $988 |
| 3 | $1,416 |
| 4 | $1,796 |
| 5 | $2,132 |
| 6 | $2,560 |
| 7 | $2,830 |
| 8 | $3,236 |
How Your Actual Benefit Is Calculated
The maximum allotment is just the starting point. Your actual monthly benefit is calculated using this formula:
Maximum Allotment – (30% × Net Income) = Your Monthly Benefit
Let's say you're a single person with a net income of $800/month after deductions. The maximum allotment for one person is $292. Thirty percent of $800 is $240. So your benefit would be $292 – $240 = $52/month.
If you have zero income, you get the full maximum. If your net income is high enough that the formula gives you $0, you won't qualify — but most people with zero or very low income receive the maximum or close to it.
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