Hawaii's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Hawaii is $16.00 an hour, $8.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. It rises to $18.00 on Jan 1, 2028. Full time, that is $33,280 a year before taxes. Source Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $27,638 a year, or $1,062.99 every two weeks.
What the Hawaii minimum wage pays
| At $16.00 | From Jan 1, 2028 ($18.00) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $16.00 | $18.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $128.00 | $144.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $640.00 | $720.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,280.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Per month | $2,773.33 | $3,120.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $33,280.00 | $37,440.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $1,062.99 | $1,179.87 |
| Take-home per year | $27,637.74 | $30,676.62 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Hawaii income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $16,640 a year and about $15,046 after taxes.
Hawaii minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour from January 1, 2026. The next increase, to $18.00 an hour, is set for January 1, 2028. No change is scheduled for 2027. | Hawaii DLIR, Minimum Wage |
| Tipped workers | Your employer may take a tip credit of only $1.25 an hour in 2026 and 2027, so the lowest cash wage is $14.75, and only if your wages plus tips are at least $7.00 above the minimum wage. | Hawaii DLIR, Tip Credit Notice |
| Overtime | Hawaii requires overtime at 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime. Employees guaranteed $4,000 or more a month are exempt from the state wage and overtime law. | US DOL, State Minimum Wage Laws |
How Hawaii's minimum wage compares
Hawaii has the 5th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC, tied with New York, Rhode Island.
The typical (median) worker in Hawaii earns $27.08 an hour, so the minimum wage is 59% of the median wage. 10% of Hawaii workers earn less than $16.43 an hour and 25% less than $19.41 (BLS, May 2025, all 627,530 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Hawaii, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendants | $16.20 | 1,600 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $16.43 | 1,340 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $16.59 | 1,800 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $16.95 | 24,130 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $17.16 | 1,730 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $17.28 | 2,010 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $33,280 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $2,926 | $4,088 |
| 2 children | $5,338 | $6,870 |
| 3 children or more | $6,253 | $7,785 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $33,280 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $832 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,664. Source
Hawaii minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
$16.00 an hour. It rises to $18.00 on Jan 1, 2028.
How much is the Hawaii minimum wage a year?
$33,280 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,773 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $27,638.
How much is the Hawaii minimum wage after taxes?
About $1,062.99 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Hawaii taxes.
Is Hawaii's minimum wage going up?
Yes. It rises to $18.00 an hour on Jan 1, 2028, adding $4,160 a year for a full-time worker.
What is time and a half at the Hawaii minimum wage?
$24.00 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
California minimum wage ($16.90) · New York minimum wage ($16.00) · Rhode Island minimum wage ($16.00) · New Jersey minimum wage ($15.92) · Oregon minimum wage ($15.55) · Colorado minimum wage ($15.16) · Arizona minimum wage ($15.15) · Maine minimum wage ($15.10)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.