Minimum wage in Hawaii
Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, $8.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $33,280 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: jacksonlewis.com.
$16.00Minimum wage per hour
$14.75Tipped cash wage
$24.00Overtime rate (1.5×)
$18.00From January 1, 2028
Scheduled changes: $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
Who gets which rate
Tip credit ($1.25) allowed only if wages+tips exceed minimum by $7.00+. Employees guaranteed $4,000+/month exempt.
What the minimum wage pays in Hawaii
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $16.00 | $13.41 |
| Week (40 hours) | $640 | $536 |
| Month | $2,773 | $2,324 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $33,280 | $27,886 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $24.00 an hour at the Hawaii minimum.
How Hawaii compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $16.00 | $18.00 on January 1, 2028 |
| California | $16.90 | $17.40 on January 1, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
- The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Hawaii's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Hawaii?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $14.75 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $16.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Hawaii?
- About $33,280 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $27,886 after federal and state taxes.