Average Salary in Hawaii

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$16 /hr

Average salary $4,900 /mo

+ 121% vs United States national rate #5 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 1.4 million, Hawaii is a state of United States whose economy centers on tourism and military. Its minimum wage of $16 per hour is 121% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,900 per month. The cost of living is 10% above the national average. The median household income is $94,814 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #5 of 56; state
vs National: +121%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $33,280; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +58%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $16
Monthly: $2,773.28 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $33,280 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Hawaii minimum wage scheduled increase to $16.00/hr effective January 1, 2026 (from $14.00). Set under Act 114 (2022).

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $33,280 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.