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NZ student loan repayment calculator

Calculate mandatory 12% IRD student loan repayments on earnings over $24,128 and estimate your debt-free payoff date with 0% interest.

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Inland Revenue (IRD) student loan repayment threshold: $24,128/yr
Common salaries:
Student Loan Deduction Per Paycheck
Annual Total Repayment

Repayment Threshold

$24,128 / yr

$464.00/wk • $928.00/fortnight
Deduction Rate

12.0%

On every dollar earned above threshold
Interest Rate (In NZ)

0.0% Interest-Free

While remaining a resident in New Zealand

Also with the nz student loan calculator

About this tool

Calculate your compulsory 12% student loan repayments in New Zealand and see how fast you will clear your loan with 0% interest.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter your current student loan balance.
  2. 2 Enter your gross annual income and any voluntary extra repayments.
  3. 3 Review your mandatory weekly, fortnightly, and annual deductions.
  4. 4 See your estimated time to fully pay off your student loan.

Questions

Does student loan interest accrue if I live in NZ?

No. New Zealand student loans are interest-free for borrowers who reside in New Zealand.

Do New Zealand student loans charge interest?

NZ student loans are interest-free for borrowers who live in New Zealand. Interest only applies if you reside overseas for more than 6 months.

What is the student loan repayment threshold in NZ?

The repayment threshold is $24,128 per year ($464 per week). You repay 12 cents for every dollar earned above this amount.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.