Question: how much money can you make to be considered low income?
Answer: Low-Income Limits For example, if you live alone, the federal government considers you a low-income earner if you earn between $11,490 and $22,865.10 (1.99 x $11,490). The government considers a family of four earning no more than $46,864.50 ($23,550 x 1.99) as low income.