Individuals who are underemployed may include:
- Individuals employed less than full-time who are seeking full-time employment
- Individuals who are employed in a position that is inadequate with respect to their skills and
training
- Individuals who are employed who meet the definition of a low-income individual*
- Individuals who are employed, but whose current job’s earnings are not sufficient compared to
their previous job’s earnings from their previous employment, per State and/or local policy
* If you haven't already, enter your family size and income for the last six months in the
appropriate field above; the system will calculate your income status and display it in a yellow label to
the right of the family income.