Accountant salary in Hawaii
Accountants in Hawaii earn a median $74,500 a year, 11% below the national median of $83,680. That ranks #46 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $57,010.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 13-2011. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $74,500 | $6,208 | $2,865 | $35.82 |
| Average pay | $79,300 | $6,608 | $3,050 | $38.13 |
| Take-home (median) | $57,010 | $4,751 | $2,193 | $27.41 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $7,560 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $5,699 |
| Hawaii income tax and state programs | $4,231 |
| Take-home | $57,010 |
Hawaii's prices are 10% above the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $51,850 buys in an average-priced state. The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00; the median accountant earns 2.2 times that.
Accountant pay in Hawaii vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $74,500 | $57,010 | $51,850 |
| California | $97,050 | $71,062 | $64,182 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do accountants make in Hawaii?
- The median salary is $74,500 a year ($35.82 an hour), and the average is $79,300, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do accountants take home in Hawaii?
- About $57,010 a year after federal and Hawaii taxes, or $2,193 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do accountants earn more in Hawaii than the national average?
- Hawaii ranks #46 of 51 for median pay, 11% below the U.S. median of $83,680. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #51.