Hawaii Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Hawaii is $16.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by Hawaii Revised Statutes section 387-2 (Act 114, 2022) and administered by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Wage Standards Division.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$16.00

in effect since January 1, 2026

2027 rate

No change scheduled

As of October 16, 2026

Compared with federal $7.25

$8.75 higher

Federal and state rules both apply

Hawaii minimum wage in 2027

No change scheduled.

No change in 2027. State law raises the rate to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.

Hawaii uses a fixed schedule ($14.00 in 2024, $16.00 in 2026, $18.00 in 2028) rather than indexing.

What changed in Hawaii

The $16.00 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2026 and did not change during 2026.

Hawaii minimum wage pay calculator

Rate

Current: $16.00

Weekly pay
$640.00
Monthly pay
$2,773.33
Yearly pay
$33,280.00
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$24.00 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $16.00 per hour in Hawaii, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.

Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Hawaii in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Hawaii is $16.00 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. The $16.00 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2026 and did not change during 2026.

Will the Hawaii minimum wage go up in 2027?

No change in 2027. State law raises the rate to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.

Does Hawaii have local minimum wages?

Hawaii's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

Not legal advice. This page covers the general hourly minimum for most adult, non-tipped employees. Tipped, youth, training, student, agricultural, small-employer and industry-specific wages follow different rules. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, whether it is federal, state or local. Confirm your rate with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources for Hawaii

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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