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Wage Garnishment Limit Calculator

Enter weekly disposable earnings to calculate the maximum federal wage garnishment limit under the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter weekly disposable earnings (after mandatory deductions).
  2. 2See the maximum garnishable amount per week.

Frequently asked questions

Does this apply to all types of garnishment?+

No — this covers the federal CCPA limit for ordinary debts; child support, alimony, tax levies, and bankruptcy garnishments follow different rules, and some states set stricter limits than federal law.

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