Hawaii Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25. Full time, that is about $33,280 a year.
Hawaii minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $16.00 |
| January 1, 2027 | $16.00 (no change) |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $14.75 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $16.00 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $640 |
| Per month | $2,773 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $33,280 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $2,410 |
Other payroll deductions in Hawaii
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| TDI (employee) | 0.5% | $78,011 |
Details
- Schedule: $16.00 from 2026-01-01, $18.00 from 2028-01-01.
- Tip credit $1.25 (2026-2027), $1.50 from 2028; allowed only if wages + tips are at least $7.00 above the minimum.
Sources: labor.hawaii.gov · labor.hawaii.gov · dol.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii in 2026?
$16.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25.
Will the Hawaii minimum wage go up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Hawaii?
$14.75 an hour in cash wages; tips must make up the difference to the full minimum wage.
How much is $16 an hour per year?
$33,280 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $2,773 a month before taxes.