Hawaii Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Hawaii Payroll Taxes

Typical Hawaii paychecks include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Hawaii state income tax. There are no city or county income taxes on wages. Employers pay Hawaii state unemployment insurance (SUTA) and federal FUTA. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and eligible insurance premiums—may reduce taxable wages.

Employee (federal): Income tax (W-4), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare for high earners.
Employee (state): Hawaii income tax withholding (per HW-4 elections).
Local (employee): None; no city/county wage taxes.
Employer: Hawaii SUTA, FUTA, workers’ compensation as required.
Pretax deductions: May lower federal/state taxable wages and, if eligible, FICA-taxable wages.

How Your Hawaii Paycheck Works

Net pay equals gross wages (regular, overtime, tips, differentials, bonuses) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal, and Hawaii state withholding. With no local wage tax, city/county lines do not appear. The calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and net pay.

Inputs: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, deductions.
Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal, state, deductions, and estimated net pay.
Supplemental wages: Compare flat vs. aggregate federal withholding for bonuses/commissions.

Hawaii Income Unemployment Tax Rate — 10-Year Employer SUTA

Replace placeholders with official Hawaii DLIR figures before publishing.

Year	Taxable Wage Base (USD)	Experience-Rated Range (%)	New Employer Rate (%)	Notes
2025	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2024	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2023	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2022	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2021	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2020	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2019	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2018	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2017	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR
2016	—	—	—	Verify with DLIR

Hawaii Salary Threshold

Hawaii generally follows federal FLSA rules for white-collar exemptions. Exempt status requires meeting the duties tests and federal salary-basis threshold. Job titles alone do not determine exemption. Verify Hawaii minimum wage, tip-credit rules, and industry-specific standards when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income — Hawaii (10-Year Trend)

Insert latest U.S. Census/ACS estimates before publishing.

Year	Median Household Income (USD)	Source/Notes
2024	—	ACS 1-year (update)
2023	—	ACS 1-year (update)
2022	—	ACS 1-year
2021	—	ACS 1-year
2020	—	ACS 1-year
2019	—	ACS 1-year
2018	—	ACS 1-year
2017	—	ACS 1-year
2016	—	ACS 1-year
2015	—	ACS 1-year

Hawaii Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA applies federally: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Additional Medicare applies above federal threshold (employees only). Eligible pretax benefits (Section 125 health premiums, etc.) can reduce FICA-taxable wages.

Local Income Taxes in Hawaii

Hawaii does not require employee local income tax withholding. Employers may pay business/occupational license taxes separately. Verify rules for multistate employees.

Illustrative Hawaii Local Wage/Income Tax Table

County/City	Employee Local Income Tax?	Typical Rate	Notes
Honolulu (City & County)	No	N/A	No local wage tax
Maui County	No	N/A	No local wage tax
Hawai‘i County	No	N/A	No local wage tax
Kaua‘i County	No	N/A	No local wage tax

Hawaii Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime & Pay Frequency

Overtime: Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× after 40 hours/week. Tip-credit/service-charge rules apply in hospitality.
Pay frequency: Regular schedule required (biweekly/semimonthly) with itemized wage statements.
Records: Accurate timekeeping and payroll retention are mandatory.

Additional Hawaii Forms

IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding)
Hawaii Form HW-4 (state withholding)
Form I-9; new-hire reporting
Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance)
Hawaii unemployment (employer) account registration; required workplace posters

FAQs: Hawaii Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Hawaii Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

Enter hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, and pretax/post-tax deductions. Calculator estimates take-home with FICA, federal, and state withholding.

Does Hawaii deduct local income taxes?

No. Hawaii has no city/county wage tax. Paychecks include federal, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes.

Which form controls Hawaii state withholding?

Form HW-4. Complete with W-4; update after life changes or multiple jobs.

How to enter overtime, tips, and bonuses?

Use correct overtime multiplier (1.5×). Enter tips, shift differentials, and bonuses separately for accuracy.

Why did my Hawaii paycheck change?

Hours/tips variations, overtime, bonuses, W-4/HW-4 updates, benefits changes, or tax-table updates.

Can pretax benefits increase take-home?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions reduce taxable wages, lowering income tax and, if eligible, FICA.

How are tips treated?

Taxable for federal, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes. Include to ensure correct withholding and tip-credit compliance.

How do multiple jobs affect withholding?

Follow IRS guidance, adjust HW-4, model each job separately to avoid under-withholding.

What is Additional Medicare tax?

Applies above federal threshold; employee-only, no employer match.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

Supplemental wages: flat federal rate or aggregated; Hawaii state withholding applies either way. Enter separately to compare methods.

Can the calculator project annual take-home?

Yes. Multiply weekly hours by 52, add overtime/tips/bonuses, then estimate with deductions and pay frequency.