AustraliaMedicare Levy (2%) & Surcharge (MLS 1% to 1.5%)Finance & SalaryAustralia Medicare Levy (2%) & Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) Calculator
Calculate the standard 2% Australian Medicare Levy (with low-income phase-in reduction) and the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS 1.0%, 1.25%, or 1.5% for high earners without qualifying private hospital insurance).
Calculator Inputs
Live Real-TimeTotal Medicare Liability (2% Levy + Medicare Surcharge MLS)
Standard 2% Medicare Levy
2,300 AUD $
Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS Penalty)
1,150 AUD $
Detailed Calculation Breakdown
Calculation Methodology
Medicare Levy = Taxable Income * 2%. MLS (if no private hospital cover) = Taxable Income * (1.0% Tier 1, 1.25% Tier 2, or 1.5% Tier 3). Total Medicare Owed = Levy + MLS.
Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer
Singles earning over $97,000 and families earning over $194,000 pay an extra 1.0% to 1.5% MLS unless they hold an appropriate private hospital insurance policy.
This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Calculators
Recommended tools and calculators tailored to your current calculation
AustraliaAustralia Individual Income Tax & ATO Stage 3 Tax Cuts Calculator
AustraliaAustralia Novated Car Lease & Electric Vehicle FBT Exemption Calculator
AustraliaAustralia Superannuation Guarantee (SG) & Compound Retirement Wealth Calculator
AustraliaAustralia HECS-HELP Student Loan Compulsory Repayment Calculator
AustraliaAustralia Property Stamp Duty (Transfer Duty) Calculator (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA)
AustraliaAustralia Capital Gains Tax (CGT) & 50% General Discount Calculator
AustraliaAustralia Investment Property Negative Gearing & Tax Refund Calculator
USA