Hawaii Minimum Wage (2026)
Hawaii’s minimum wage is $16.00 — $8.75 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $14.75. Next change: $18.00 scheduled for January 1, 2028.
The minimum wage in Hawaii is $16.00/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$16.00
- Tipped minimum$14.75
- Next scheduled change$18.00 on January 1, 2028
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$33,280
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | $18.00 |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Hawaii minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $16.00 |
| 2025 | $14.00 |
| 2024 | $14.00 |
| 2023 | $12.00 |
| 2022 | $12.00 |
| 2021 | $10.10 |
| 2020 | $10.10 |
| 2019 | $10.10 |
| 2018 | $10.10 |
| 2017 | $9.25 |
| 2016 | $8.50 |
| 2015 | $7.75 |
| 2014 | $7.25 |
| 2013 | $7.25 |
| 2012 | $7.25 |
| 2011 | $7.25 |
| 2010 | $7.25 |
| 2009 | $7.25 |
| 2008 | $7.25 |
| 2007 | $7.25 |
| 2006 | $6.75 |
| 2005 | $6.25 |
| 2004 | $6.25 |
| 2003 | $6.25 |
| 2002 | $5.75 |
| 2001 | $5.25 |
| 2000 | $5.25 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
2022 law steps: $16.00 (1-1-2026), $18.00 (1-1-2028); no CPI indexing. Tip credit $1.25 (cash wage $14.75, DOL Jan-2026 table). No bordering US states.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Hawaii in 2026?
$16.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $8.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Hawaii?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $14.75; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Hawaii's minimum wage go up next?
$18.00 takes effect January 1, 2028.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Hawaii per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $16.00/hour is $33,280 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Hawaii labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.