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HECS & HELP Repayment Calculator

See exactly how much you'll repay in 2025–26, how indexation affects your balance, and the year your debt disappears.

HECS-HELP 2025–26 thresholds Indexation modelling Voluntary repayments
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Enter your income and debt to calculate your repayment

Income
$
$
HECS repayments are based on your total repayment income (salary + investment income)

HECS / HELP Debt
$
3.2%
CPI-based. 2023 was 7.1%, 2024 was 4.7%, 2025 is ~3.2% (estimated)

Voluntary repayments
Make extra voluntary repayments
Pay off debt faster — no minimum, no penalty

Salary growth (optional)
3%
Used to project future repayments. Set to 0% for a conservative estimate.
2025–26 repayment
$—
calculating…
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Repayment rate
$—
Per month
$—
Indexation this year
$—
Net debt reduction
Debt-free year
— years remaining
💡 Good to know
  • Repayments are compulsory once income exceeds $54,435
  • Your employer withholds the amount via payroll
  • No interest — only CPI indexation applied 1 June
  • Voluntary repayments have no minimum or penalty

Debt paydown timeline

Remaining balance
Compulsory repayment
Indexation added
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Year-by-year breakdown

Year Income Repayment rate Compulsory repayment Voluntary extra Indexation added Closing balance
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2025–26 HECS-HELP repayment thresholds

Compulsory repayments are a percentage of your total repayment income. Your row is highlighted.

Income range Repayment rate Example: $80,000 income
2025–26 repayment
$—
Debt-free
General information only — not financial advice. This calculator provides estimates based on 2025–26 HECS-HELP repayment thresholds published by Study Assist and the ATO. Actual repayments may vary depending on your exact repayment income, employer withholding, and ATO assessment. Indexation rates are estimates only — the actual rate is set by the ATO each June using CPI. Australian Life Costs does not hold an AFSL and does not provide personal financial advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed tax agent or financial adviser. Study Assist repayment information →