Medicare Levy Calculator
See the 2% Medicare levy on your income for the 2026-27 financial year, plus the low-income reduction and the Medicare Levy Surcharge for higher earners.
Australian Take-Home Pay Calculator 2026-27
Medicare Levy Thresholds 2026-27
The 2% levy phases in for low-income single earners. Foreign residents and working holiday makers pay nil.
| Taxable income (single) | Levy rate | Medicare levy |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $28,011 | 0% | Nil (below low-income threshold) |
| $28,012 – $35,013 | Phase-in | 10c per $1 over $28,011 |
| $35,014 + | 2% | Full 2% of taxable income |
| Foreign residents and working holiday makers | 0% | Nil (do not pay the Medicare levy) |
The low-income thresholds shown ($28,011 and $35,013) are the 2025-26 figures carried forward, because the ATO has not yet published the 2026-27 low-income thresholds. Source: Australian Taxation Office.
Medicare Levy vs Medicare Levy Surcharge
These are two separate charges. The Medicare levy is 2% of taxable income and applies to most Australian residents. The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is an extra charge only for higher earners who do not hold private hospital cover, which you can check with the Medicare levy surcharge calculator or read about in MLS explained.
Worked example, $90,000 salary:
The Medicare levy is 2% of $90,000, which is $1,800 for the year. This is on top of your income tax. Foreign residents and working holiday makers do not pay the levy at all, and the full rules sit in Medicare levy explained.
Use the calculator above or see your full income tax for 2026-27.
Medicare Levy on a $90,000 Salary
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