HECS-HELP Repayment Thresholds (2025–2026)
Complete guide to Australia's reformed marginal student loan repayment system, indexation caps, and net salary deductions.
| Repayment Income Band | Marginal Repayment Rate | Approx Annual Repayment at Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $54,434 | 0.0% | $0 (No repayment) |
| $54,435 to $62,850 | 1.0% | 1.0% on portion over threshold |
| $62,851 to $66,620 | 2.0% | 2.0% on portion over threshold |
| $66,621 to $70,618 | 2.5% | 2.5% on portion over threshold |
| $70,619 to $74,855 | 3.0% | 3.0% on portion over threshold |
| $74,856 to $79,346 | 3.5% | 3.5% on portion over threshold |
| $79,347 to $84,107 | 4.0% | 4.0% on portion over threshold |
| $84,108 to $89,154 | 4.5% | 4.5% on portion over threshold |
| $89,155 to $94,503 | 5.0% | 5.0% on portion over threshold |
| $94,504 to $100,174 | 5.5% | 5.5% on portion over threshold |
| $100,175 to $106,185 | 6.0% | 6.0% on portion over threshold |
| $106,186 to $112,556 | 6.5% | 6.5% on portion over threshold |
| $112,557 to $119,309 | 7.0% | 7.0% on portion over threshold |
| $119,310 to $126,467 | 7.5% | 7.5% on portion over threshold |
| $126,468 to $134,056 | 8.0% | 8.0% on portion over threshold |
| $134,057 to $142,100 | 8.5% | 8.5% on portion over threshold |
| $142,101 to $150,626 | 9.0% | 9.0% on portion over threshold |
| $150,627 to $159,663 | 9.5% | 9.5% on portion over threshold |
| $159,664 and above | 10.0% | 10.0% on portion over threshold |
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How the Progressive Marginal HECS System Works
In 2025–2026, student loan repayments operate similarly to income tax brackets. Rather than applying a flat percentage to your entire taxable income once crossing the threshold, compulsory repayments are levied only on the income earned above each statutory tier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the new HECS-HELP minimum repayment threshold for 2025–2026?
Under the Australian Government's higher education funding reforms, the minimum repayment threshold has been increased to $67,000 (up from $54,435 in prior years). Repayments operate under a marginal system where you only pay a percentage on earnings above the threshold.
How is HECS indexation calculated?
Following the Universities Accord reforms, HECS-HELP indexation is capped at the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Wage Price Index (WPI), preventing student debt from growing faster than Australian wages.