How Hawaii taxes your paycheck
Graduated, 1.4% to 11%
| Taxable income | 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% |
Brackets reflect the 2026 step of Act 46 (2024), which widens brackets through 2031. Head of household uses the single schedule here, which slightly overstates tax.
Other Hawaii payroll deductions
Besides income tax, Hawaii requires these employee-paid deductions. They show up on your pay stub under the abbreviation in the first column.
| On your stub | Program | 2026 employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI TDI | Temporary Disability InsuranceEmployers may withhold up to half the premium, capped at 0.5% of weekly wages and $7.50 a week in 2026 (weekly wage base $1,500.21). | 0.5% | $7.50/week max |
Not sure what these are? Our guide to SDI and paid leave deductions explains each one.
Example: $60,000 salary in Hawaii
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks) on a $60,000 salary, with no 401(k) or health premiums, takes home about $1,810.00 per paycheck, or $47,060 a year.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 |
| Hawaii income tax | -$116.53 |
| HI TDI | -$11.54 |
| Net pay | $1,810.00 |
Hawaii pay stub and payday rules
Hawaii employers must give a detailed wage statement each payday. Paper is the default; electronic statements need the employee's written consent.
- Employer and employee names
- Total hours worked, including overtime hours
- Straight-time, overtime, and other pay
- Total gross pay
- Amount and purpose of each deduction
- Net pay
- Pay date and pay period
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 388-7(4); § 387-6(c); Haw. Admin. R. § 12-21-5. Every state compared in our pay stub requirements by state guide.
Pay frequency: At least twice a month; monthly is allowed for executive, administrative, and professional employees (HRS § 388-2).
Minimum wage: $16.00 per hour. Rises to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
Hawaii Paycheck FAQs
Yes. Graduated, 1.4% to 11%
For a single filer paid every two weeks on a $60,000 salary with no pre-tax deductions, our 2026 estimate is $2,307.69 gross and $1,810.00 take-home per paycheck. About 21.6% of gross goes to taxes: $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security, $33.46 Medicare, $116.53 Hawaii income tax, plus $11.54 HI TDI.
$16.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Rises to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
Hawaii employers must give a detailed wage statement each payday. Paper is the default; electronic statements need the employee's written consent. (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 388-7(4); § 387-6(c); Haw. Admin. R. § 12-21-5)
At least twice a month; monthly is allowed for executive, administrative, and professional employees (HRS § 388-2).
Temporary Disability Insurance (HI TDI): 0.5% of wages, no wage cap, capped at $7.50 a week.