Compare your income with the state median
A first step in the means test, using the published U.S. Trustee income table.
Your result
Answer the questions to see your result.
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How this tool works
This tool multiplies the average monthly household income you enter by 12 and compares it with the published median for your state and household size. It does not run the full means test or decide eligibility. Check the source table for your actual filing date.
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How is my income compared with the median?
The tool multiplies the average gross monthly household income you enter by 12, then compares that annualized figure with the cited U.S. Trustee table for your state and household size.
Does being above the median rule out Chapter 7?
No. The full means test considers allowed expenses and other requirements. An attorney can review the applicable forms and whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 fits.
Which source table should I use?
Use the U.S. Trustee data for your actual filing period. The result links its source table and identifies the effective date; check for newer figures before filing.
Sources
- U.S. Trustee Program — median family incomeU.S. Department of Justice