The Medicare levy is 2% of your taxable income. With private hospital cover you pay no Medicare levy surcharge.
Medicare levy at other incomes
| Taxable income | Levy a year | Surcharge with no cover | Total with no cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $198.90 | $0.00 | $198.90 |
| $35,000 | $698.90 | $0.00 | $698.90 |
| $50,000 | $1,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $80,000 | $1,600.00 | $0.00 | $1,600.00 |
| $110,000 | $2,200.00 | $1,100.00 | $3,300.00 |
| $150,000 | $3,000.00 | $1,875.00 | $4,875.00 |
Singles, no dependants. Low-income thresholds shown are the latest published (2025-26).
Quick answers
How much is the Medicare levy on $80,000?
$1,600 a year, or $61.54 a fortnight: 2% of your taxable income.
Who pays the Medicare levy surcharge?
Singles without private hospital cover earning over $105,000 in 2026-27: 1% up to $123,000, 1.25% up to $164,000 and 1.5% above that, on top of the 2% levy. On $110,000 that is an extra $1,100.
Is there a low-income reduction?
Yes. Singles pay no levy up to $28,011 of taxable income and a reduced levy up to $35,013 (the latest published thresholds, for 2025-26). On $30,000 the levy is $198.90 instead of $600.
Sources: ATO, Medicare levy; Medicare levy reduction for low-income earners; Medicare levy surcharge income thresholds and rates. Checked 31 Oct 2026.