Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Wisconsin Income Limits 2024

The Wisconsin income limits are important when considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy. See the table below to estimate qualification.
Information in this article does not constitute legal advice, it is for informational purposes only, and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. Readers should contact their attorney for advice on any particular legal matter.

The below table includes the Wisconsin income limits for qualification of a chapter 7. Your household size is important when determining your income limit. If your household size is greater than what is included in the below table, you can add $9,900 to each added member. 

You can also access this through the DOJ site, but for your convenience the below visual may break it down more clearly. Additionally, if you would like to check if you could qualify for a chapter 7, please consider taking our Wisconsin means test calculator. 

Note that this data can update every 6 months or so. Make sure you are referring to the most up to date income limits. 

# of PeopleAnnual Income
1$65,536
2$83,439
3$105,864
4$123,078
5$132,978
6$142,878
7$152,778
8$162,678
9$172,578

Wisconsin Means Test Calculator

If you are unsure as to whether or not you may qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, feel free to take our free Chapter 7 calculator. The calculator was designed with you in mind and is based on the bankruptcy means test forms in Wisconsin! We want to make sure you understand your eligibility, along with the other options that may be available to you based on your individual situation.

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