How Hawaii taxes your paycheck
Hawaii taxes wages at twelve rates from 1.4% to 11%. Under Act 46 (SLH 2024), the 2026 standard deduction nearly doubles to $8,000 single / $16,000 joint / $12,000 head of household (from $4,400 / $8,800 / $6,424), while the brackets stay at the widened 2025 levels; the personal exemption remains $1,144 per person. Act 24 (SLH 2026) cuts the second and third bracket rates and adds a 13% top bracket starting in 2027, so it does not change 2026. Act 35 (SLH 2026) conforms Hawaii to the federal tips deduction but not the overtime deduction.
2026 Hawaii income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $9,600 | 1.4% |
| $9,600 to $14,400 | 3.2% |
| $14,400 to $19,200 | 5.5% |
| $19,200 to $24,000 | 6.4% |
| $24,000 to $36,000 | 6.8% |
| $36,000 to $48,000 | 7.2% |
| $48,000 to $125,000 | 7.6% |
| $125,000 to $175,000 | 7.9% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 8.25% |
| $225,000 to $275,000 | 9% |
| $275,000 to $325,000 | 10% |
| Over $325,000 | 11% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $19,200 | 1.4% |
| $19,200 to $28,800 | 3.2% |
| $28,800 to $38,400 | 5.5% |
| $38,400 to $48,000 | 6.4% |
| $48,000 to $72,000 | 6.8% |
| $72,000 to $96,000 | 7.2% |
| $96,000 to $250,000 | 7.6% |
| $250,000 to $350,000 | 7.9% |
| $350,000 to $450,000 | 8.25% |
| $450,000 to $550,000 | 9% |
| $550,000 to $650,000 | 10% |
| Over $650,000 | 11% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,000 | $16,000 | $12,000 |
| Personal exemption | $1,144 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
Hawaii payroll programs
These employee contributions come out of each paycheck in addition to income tax.
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) (Maximum employee share: 0.5% of weekly wages up to the 2026 weekly wage base of $1,500.21 ($7.50 per week); wageBase is that weekly base x 52. Employers may pay all of it, and the employee share can never exceed half the premium cost.) | 0.5% | $78,011 |
Local income taxes
Hawaii's counties do not levy income or wage taxes.
Take-home pay in Hawaii at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Hawaii taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $808 | $25,477 | $980 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,525 | $32,795 | $1,261 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,275 | $40,080 | $1,542 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,056 | $47,334 | $1,821 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,271 | $57,321 | $2,205 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,186 | $72,994 | $2,807 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $10,034 | $103,757 | $3,991 |
How Hawaii compares
At a $60,000 salary, Hawaii ranks #48 of 51 for take-home pay, tied with 1 other no-tax state. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Hawaii
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour as of January 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $33,280 a year before taxes and about $27,886 after taxes. See the full Hawaii minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
Ignores refundable food/excise, earned income and other credits, the extra exemptions for blind, deaf or disabled filers, and the federal tips deduction Hawaii adopted for 2026. TDI is modeled at the 0.5% maximum employee share and in reality stops at $7.50 per week; Prepaid Health Care premium sharing (up to 1.5% of wages) is a health-plan cost, not modeled. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hawaii have a state income tax?
Yes. Hawaii taxes wages at graduated rates from 1.4% to 11% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Hawaii?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Hawaii keeps about $47,334 a year, or $3,944 a month, in 2026. That ranks 48 (tied with 1 other state) of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Hawaii have local income taxes?
Hawaii's counties do not levy income or wage taxes.
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
The minimum wage in Hawaii is $16.00 an hour as of January 1, 2026. Full time, that is $33,280 a year before taxes and about $27,886 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Hawaii DOTAX: Tax Rate Schedules for Taxable Years Beginning After December 31, 2024
- Hawaii DOTAX Announcement No. 2024-03: Act 46, SLH 2024, Relating to Income Tax
- Hawaii DOTAX Booklet A, Employer's Tax Guide (Rev. 2025), withholding from January 1, 2026
- Hawaii DLIR: 2026 Maximum Weekly Wage Base and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount (TDI)
- Hawaii DOTAX Announcement No. 2026-06: Tax Law Changes from the 2026 Regular Session
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)