Medicare levy

Medicare levy explained

The calculator applies a simple 2% Medicare levy to taxable income when the tax-free threshold is claimed.

Key points

Standard rate is 2% of taxable income.
Low-income reductions and exemptions are not modelled here.
We only apply the levy when the tax-free threshold toggle is on.

Where to calculate it

Use the main calculator to see Medicare alongside PAYG withholding.

Go to the Australian Pay & Tax Calculator