Salary Overview for Hawaii

The median individual income in Hawaii is $40,420 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $51,680. The median household income is $94,814.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Hawaii's cost of living index is 192 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $40,420 in Hawaii has the purchasing power of approximately $21,052 at the national average cost of living. The higher cost of living in Hawaii means you need to earn more to maintain the same standard of living.

Minimum Wage in Hawaii

The current minimum wage in Hawaii is $14.00/hour, which equals approximately $29,120 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Hawaii minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Hawaii

  • US Military
  • State of Hawaii
  • Hawaiian Airlines

Major Industries in Hawaii

  • Tourism
  • Military
  • Agriculture

Tax Rates in Hawaii

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Hawaii tax rates page.

Calculate Your Take-Home Pay

Use our Salary Calculator to convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay, and estimate your take-home pay in Hawaii after federal and state taxes.