Hawaii Minimum Wage 2026: $16.00/hr

Last updated: June 2026 — Source: Hawaii Department of Labor

Hawaii has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $16.00/hr applies to most covered employees.

Minimum Wage

$16.00

per hour

Tipped Wage

$15.25

per hour (cash wage)

Effective Date

2026-01-01

Hawaii Overtime Rules

Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law

Hawaii requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, matching FLSA. Hawaii's overtime law covers employees not otherwise covered by FLSA.

Additional Information

Hawaii increased to $16.00 on January 1, 2026. Scheduled to reach $18.00 by 2028. Tip credit of $0.75/hr allowed only if employee's total compensation (wages + tips) exceeds $7.00 above minimum wage.

Official source: Hawaii Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards

Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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