Income-Driven Repayment Calculator

Calculate your monthly student loan payment under Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans including SAVE, PAYE, and IBR.

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Updated January 2025
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IDR Calculator

Best Monthly
$46
Plan
SAVE
Loan Balance
$50k

Recommendation

Your payment-to-income ratio is very manageable. Consider Standard plan to pay off faster.

Lowest Monthly
$46
SAVE Plan
Lowest Total Cost
$32k
SAVE Plan
Standard Payment
$543
10-year plan
Monthly Savings
$496
vs standard

Standard 10-Year Plan

Monthly Payment:$543
Total Paid:$65,116

Include yourself, spouse, and dependents

Income Summary

Your Income:$45,000
Adjusted Gross Income:$45,000
Federal Poverty Line:$15,060

Loan Forgiveness Comparison

About Loan Forgiveness

  • Timeline: 20-25 years depending on plan
  • Tax Treatment: Forgiven amounts may be taxable as income (check current law)
  • Requirements: Must recertify income and family size annually
  • Public Service: PSLF offers tax-free forgiveness after 10 years for qualifying jobs

Income-Driven Repayment Tips

  • Recertify annually: Must submit income and family size yearly to stay enrolled
  • SAVE plan benefits: Lowest payments, interest subsidy, shortest forgiveness timeline
  • PSLF eligible: IDR plans qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (10 years)
  • Payment cap: Most IDR plans cap payments at the standard 10-year amount
  • $0 payments count: Months with $0 payments still count toward forgiveness
  • File separately: Married borrowers may benefit from filing taxes separately (SAVE/PAYE)