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Medicare Levy Calculator 2025–26

Calculate your Medicare Levy (2%) and Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS 1–1.5%) for the 2025–26 financial year. Includes PHI interaction and low-income exemptions.

Your Details
Taxable income
$
Family status
Number of dependent children
kids
Private hospital cover (PHI)?
Medicare exemption
Medicare Levy Result
Total Medicare Levy + MLS
ComponentAmountRate

Medicare Levy 2025–26

ThresholdSingleFamily
No levy (below threshold)<$26,000 (approx.)Family threshold applies
Reduced levy (shade-in)$26,001–$32,500Progressive
Full 2% levy>$32,500>Family threshold

Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS)

Applies if you DON'T have private hospital cover and your income exceeds $93,000 (single) or $186,000 (family) in 2025–26. The MLS is 1%, 1.25%, or 1.5% depending on income tier.

Income (single)MLS Rate
$0 – $93,000Nil
$93,001 – $119,0001.0%
$119,001 – $151,0001.25%
$151,001+1.5%