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HECS Repayment on $135,000.00

See your HECS-HELP compulsory repayment on a $135,000.00 income at 2025-26 thresholds.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Quick Answer

On a $135,000.00 income, your HECS-HELP repayment is $11,475.00 per year ($441.35 per fortnight) at 8.5% (2025-26 rate).

HECS Repayment by Income

IncomeAnnual RepaymentRate
$120,000.00$9,000.007.5%
$125,000.00$9,375.007.5%
$130,000.00$10,400.008.0%
$135,000.00 ← You$11,475.008.5%
$140,000.00$11,900.008.5%
$145,000.00$13,050.009.0%
$150,000.00$13,500.009.0%

Calculate Your HECS Repayment

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Your gross (before tax) income for the selected pay frequency. This is used to calculate your repayment income.

How your income is paid. The amount above should match this frequency.

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Your current HECS-HELP (or other HELP) debt balance. Check your myGov account for the latest amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the HECS repayment on $135,000.00?

On a $135,000.00 repayment income, your compulsory HECS-HELP repayment is $11,475.00 per year ($441.35 per fortnight) at the 8.5% rate for 2025-26.

What is the HECS repayment threshold for 2025-26?

The minimum HECS-HELP repayment threshold for 2025-26 is $54,435. Below this income, no compulsory repayment is required. The rate starts at 1% and increases up to 10% for incomes above $159,664.

Is HECS repayment taken from every pay?

Yes. Your employer withholds HECS-HELP repayments from each pay based on your income and the ATO withholding schedule. The amount is included in your tax withholding.

Can I make voluntary HECS repayments?

Yes. You can make voluntary repayments at any time through the ATO. However, the 5% bonus for voluntary repayments over $500 was discontinued from 1 January 2022.

General information and estimates only — not legal, financial, or tax advice. Always verify with the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified professional.