Hawaii Minimum Wage 2026
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour in 2026. Rising on a set schedule to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
| Hourly | $16.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $128.00 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $640.00 |
| Every 2 weeks | $1,280.00 |
| Monthly | $2,773.33 |
| Yearly | $33,280 |
| Overtime hour (1.5×) | $24.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$1,814 |
| Social Security + Medicare | -$2,546 |
| Hawaii taxes | -$1,035 |
| Take-home pay | $27,886 |
Common questions
What is the Hawaii minimum wage in 2026?
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour in 2026. Rising on a set schedule to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
When did the Hawaii minimum wage last change?
The current $16.00 rate has applied since January 1, 2026.
How much is minimum wage full time in Hawaii after taxes?
Working 40 hours a week, $16.00 an hour is $33,280 a year before taxes. A single filer keeps about $27,886 a year, or $1,072.52 every two weeks, after federal and Hawaii taxes.
Is the Hawaii minimum wage higher than the federal minimum wage?
Yes. At $16.00 an hour, Hawaii's minimum is $8.75 (121%) above the federal $7.25. When state and federal rates differ, employers must pay the higher one.
What is overtime pay at the Hawaii minimum wage?
Overtime is at least 1.5 times the regular rate, so each overtime hour at the Hawaii minimum wage pays at least $24.00.
Some workers, such as tipped employees, minors and employees of very small businesses, may have different minimums. Check the Hawaii labor department for your situation.