Hawaii minimum wage
$16.00 USD per hour
In effect since 2026-01-01.
Full-time equivalent: $33,280.00 USD per year, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
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Rates by category
| Category | Hourly | In effect since |
|---|---|---|
| general | $16.00 USD | 2026-01-01 |
| tipped | $14.75 USD | 2026-01-01 |
Scheduled increases
- $18.00 USD (general) — effective 2028-01-01
Sources
- https://labor.hawaii.gov/hawai%CA%BBis-minimum-wage-increases-to-16-00-on-january-1/
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
Verified against sources on 2026-07-23.