Hawaii Sales Tax (2026)
Hawaii's state sales tax is 4%, and the average combined rate with local taxes is 4.5%.
Hawaii sales tax at a glance
| State rate | 4% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0.5% |
| Average combined rate | 4.5% |
| Highest local add-on | 0.5% |
| Groceries | Taxable at 4% GET (+0.5% county surcharge); refundable food/excise tax credit for lower incomes |
| Clothing | Taxable |
Sales tax on common purchases (4.5%)
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.90 | $20.90 |
| $100 | $4.50 | $104.50 |
| $500 | $22.50 | $522.50 |
| $1,000 | $45.00 | $1045.00 |
| $30,000 | $1350.00 | $31350.00 |
Sources: taxfoundation.org · tax.hawaii.gov · tax.hawaii.gov · files.hawaii.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Hawaii?
The state rate is 4%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 4.5%, and local add-ons can reach 0.5%.
Are groceries taxed in Hawaii?
Taxable at 4% GET (+0.5% county surcharge); refundable food/excise tax credit for lower incomes
Is clothing taxed in Hawaii?
Taxable