Current minimum wage in Hawaii
Hawaii's minimum wage rose to $16.00 an hour on January 1, 2026 and is scheduled to reach $18.00 on January 1, 2028. Employers may take only a small tip credit, and only when a worker's wages plus tips run well above the minimum.
The rate rose from $14.00 (effective January 1, 2024) to $16.00 on January 1, 2026, an increase of $2.00 an hour or $4,160 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
Scheduled to rise to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
Tipped minimum wage
Employers may pay tipped employees a cash wage of $14.75 an hour and count tips toward the rest, as long as total pay reaches $16.00 an hour. The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13. Employers may take a $1.25 tip credit, paying $14.75 in cash, only if the worker's wages plus tips total at least $7.00 more than the minimum wage.
What minimum wage pays in Hawaii
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $320.00 | $16,640 |
| 25 hours | $400.00 | $20,800 |
| 30 hours | $480.00 | $24,960 |
| 35 hours | $560.00 | $29,120 |
| 40 hours | $640.00 | $33,280 |
After federal and Hawaii taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $27,886 a year, or $1,073 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the Hawaii paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $16 an hour.
Overtime rules
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
City and county minimum wages
No local minimum wages.
Exceptions and special rates
Employees guaranteed at least $4,000 a month in pay are exempt from the state minimum wage.
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks #6 of 51 for its minimum wage, tied with 1 other state at the same rate. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii in 2026?
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour as of January 1, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Hawaii?
Employers in Hawaii may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $14.75 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $16.00. Employers may take a $1.25 tip credit, paying $14.75 in cash, only if the worker's wages plus tips total at least $7.00 more than the minimum wage.
When does the Hawaii minimum wage go up next?
Scheduled to rise to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
How much is minimum wage in Hawaii per year?
At $16.00 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $640 and a full year pays $33,280 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $27,886 after federal and Hawaii taxes.
How does overtime work in Hawaii?
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.