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ACC levy calculator

The ACC earners' levy pays for injuries that happen outside work. Every employee pays it as part of PAYE.

This tax year the levy is 1.75% of your earnings, and it stops once you reach $156,641.

How it's calculated

Take your earnings for the tax year, up to the maximum of $156,641.
Multiply by 1.75%. The rate already includes GST.

An example

On $50,000 the levy is $875 a year, about $16.83 a week.

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay the ACC levy on top of PAYE?

No. It's already inside the PAYE your employer takes, so you don't do anything extra.

Why is the levy higher this year?

The rate rose to $1.75 per $100 from 1 April 2026, from $1.67 the year before. It goes up again to $1.83 from 1 April 2027.

Is there a maximum ACC levy?

Yes. Earnings above $156,641 don't pay the levy, so nobody pays more than the amount shown in the result.

Key terms

ACC: Accident Compensation Corporation, which covers the cost of injuries in New Zealand.
Liable earnings: The earnings the levy is charged on, up to the yearly maximum.

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 14 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

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