Medicare Levy Calculator
Calculate the standard 2% Medicare levy payable on your Australian taxable income, separate from income tax and the Medicare levy surcharge.
Your results
Models the low-income phase-in for a single taxpayer with no dependants. Family and SAPTO thresholds, exemptions and the surcharge are not modelled.
Calculation breakdown
- Medicare levy
- No levy at or below $28,011; 10% of the excess up to $35,013; then 2% of taxable income
Worked example
On a taxable income of $75,000, the standard Medicare levy comes to $1,500, on top of ordinary income tax.
Assumptions
- Models the 2026–27 single-person low-income phase-in and standard 2% rate.
- Assumes Australian tax residency, no dependants and no SAPTO eligibility.
Sources
How this calculator works
Enter your annual taxable income to calculate the standard Medicare levy, charged at a flat rate on top of income tax to help fund Australia's public health system. Low-income reductions and full exemptions are not modelled here and should be checked against ATO thresholds if they may apply to you.
Rates sourced from the Australian Taxation Office for the 2026–27 financial year. Last reviewed 14/08/2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medicare levy the same as income tax?
No, it is a separate flat-rate levy added on top of income tax to help fund Medicare.
Do all taxpayers pay the full Medicare levy?
No, low-income earners may get a reduction or exemption; this calculator shows the standard rate without those adjustments.
How is this different to the Medicare Levy Surcharge?
The surcharge is an additional charge for higher earners without private hospital cover, calculated separately in the Medicare Levy Surcharge calculator.
Editorial review and responsibility
Reviewed by the CalcAussie editorial team on 21 September 2026. Review scope: Method, Australian terminology, material assumptions, source links and user-facing limitations.
Calculator results remain estimates based on the figures entered. Check material decisions against current official information and report a suspected error so it can be reproduced and corrected.
Rates and thresholds are configured for the 2026–27 Australian financial year and should be reviewed when government settings change.