As of June 9, 2023, the minimum wage in Hawaii is $12.00 per hour. This is greater than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, so employees in Hawaii are entitled to be paid the higher state minimum wage. The Hawaii minimum wage is set to increase to $14.00 per hour on January 1, 2024, $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, and $18.00 per hour on January 1, 2028.
There are some exceptions to the Hawaii minimum wage law. For example, tipped employees may be paid a lower wage, as long as they receive enough tips to bring their total earnings up to the minimum wage. Additionally, some employees, such as those who are under 18 years old, may be paid a lower minimum wage.
If you are an employee in Hawaii and you believe that you are not being paid the minimum wage, you can file a complaint with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
The average wage in Hawaii is $26.97 per hour. The median wage is $25.84 per hour. Wages vary depending on the occupation, industry, experience, and education level.
For example, the median wage for office and administrative support occupations is $21.75 per hour, while the median for management occupations is $46.95 per hour.
The median wage for accommodation and food services workers is $19.17 per hour, while the median wage for workers in the information industry is $37.50 per hour.
The living wage in Hawaii is $17.90 per hour for a single adult with no children. The living wage differs depending on the number and ages of family members.
For example, the living wage for a single adult with one child is $32.73 per hour, while the living wage for a single adult with two children is $38.55 per hour.
A Workstream hiring specialist can help you identify high impact ways to improve your applicant experience, and even help you determine what is a good hourly wage for your location and business.
