Hawaii paycheck taxes at a glance
Hawaii has income tax from 1.4% to 11%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Hawaii rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 12 brackets (1.4%–11%) |
| Standard deduction | $8,000 single · $16,000 married |
| Personal exemption | $1,144 single · $2,288 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No county or city income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | HI TDI 0.5% (wages up to $78,011) |
The calculator applies the main Hawaii rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Hawaii income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Hawaii taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $9,599: 1.4% | $0 – $19,199: 1.4% |
| $9,600 – $14,399: 3.2% | $19,200 – $28,799: 3.2% |
| $14,400 – $19,199: 5.5% | $28,800 – $38,399: 5.5% |
| $19,200 – $23,999: 6.4% | $38,400 – $47,999: 6.4% |
| $24,000 – $35,999: 6.8% | $48,000 – $71,999: 6.8% |
| $36,000 – $47,999: 7.2% | $72,000 – $95,999: 7.2% |
| $48,000 – $124,999: 7.6% | $96,000 – $249,999: 7.6% |
| $125,000 – $174,999: 7.9% | $250,000 – $349,999: 7.9% |
| $175,000 – $224,999: 8.25% | $350,000 – $449,999: 8.25% |
| $225,000 – $274,999: 9% | $450,000 – $549,999: 9% |
| $275,000 – $324,999: 10% | $550,000 – $649,999: 10% |
| $325,000+: 11% | $650,000+: 11% |
Take-home pay examples in Hawaii
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,795 | $2,733 | $1,261 | $1,325 | 18.0% |
| $60,000 | $47,334 | $3,944 | $1,821 | $2,756 | 21.1% |
| $80,000 | $60,444 | $5,037 | $2,325 | $4,276 | 24.4% |
| $100,000 | $72,994 | $6,083 | $2,807 | $5,796 | 27.0% |
| $150,000 | $103,757 | $8,646 | $3,991 | $9,644 | 30.8% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Hawaii has 12 income tax brackets for 2026, from 1.4% up to a top rate of 11%.
- Hawaii roughly doubled its standard deduction for 2026, to $8,000 for single filers and $16,000 for joint filers.
- Hawaii's general excise tax applies to groceries, and the effective rate shoppers see is up to 4.712% in every county.
Also see the Hawaii sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hawaii income tax rate for 2026?
Hawaii has a progressive income tax with 12 brackets for single filers, from 1.4% to 11% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Hawaii?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $47,334 a year ($3,944 a month) in Hawaii, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Hawaii income tax ($2,756) and state payroll deductions ($300), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Hawaii?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Hawaii taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.