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NZ Student Loan Repayment Calculator

Calculate your New Zealand student loan repayment amount based on your income. Repayments are 12% on income over the $22,828 threshold.

Regional Rule Context

JurisdictionNew Zealand
CurrencyNZ$ (NZD)
Effective fromApr 1, 2024
Version1.0
Last reviewedMar 1, 2026
Next reviewJul 1, 2026
Source: Inland Revenue (IRD)View

New Zealand Rates and Rules

Minimum WageNZ$23.15/hr
ACC Earners' Levy1.6%
KiwiSaver (Employee)3%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%
KiwiSaver (Employer)3% min
Student Loan12% over $22,828
Standard Hours40hrs/week

PAYE Tax Brackets

$0 - $15,60010.5%
$15,601 - $53,50017.5%
$53,501 - $78,10030%
$78,101 - $180,00033%
$180,001+39%

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Your total annual income before deductions

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Calculate NZ student loan repayments. Repayment rate is 12% on income above the $22,828 annual threshold. Repayments are deducted through PAYE.

Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Apr 1, 2024 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.

Formula

Repayment = (Income - $22,828) x 12%

If your annual income exceeds $22,828, you repay 12% of every dollar above that threshold through PAYE deductions. Your employer deducts this automatically.

New Zealand FAQs

What is the repayment threshold?

Repayments start when income exceeds $22,828/year ($439/week) for 2024-25.

Are NZ student loans interest-free?

Yes, while you are a NZ resident. Interest is charged if you live overseas.

Is there a bonus for voluntary repayments?

Yes. A 10% bonus is applied to voluntary repayments over $500 made directly to IRD.

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