Hawaii has a top income tax rate of 11%, the 6th lowest combined sales tax (4.50%) and a $16.00 minimum wage as of 2026.
$11,436 a year: that is roughly what a Hawaii homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($4,257), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($1,125), property tax on a $300,000 house ($870) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($5,184).
Hawaii uses a graduated scale with 12 rates, topping out at 11%. Single filers' standard deduction: $4,400. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Hawaii tax works out to about $2,366 (4.7% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $6,157 (6.2%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4% | over $0 | over $0 |
| 3.2% | over $9,600 | over $19,200 |
| 5.5% | over $14,400 | over $28,800 |
| 6.4% | over $19,200 | over $38,400 |
| 6.8% | over $24,000 | over $48,000 |
| 7.2% | over $36,000 | over $72,000 |
| 7.6% | over $48,000 | over $96,000 |
| 7.9% | over $125,000 | over $250,000 |
| 8.25% | over $175,000 | over $350,000 |
| 9% | over $225,000 | over $450,000 |
| 10% | over $275,000 | over $550,000 |
| 11% | over $325,000 | over $650,000 |
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Hawaii's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Hawaii to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,366 | $39,989 | $1,538 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,257 | $57,336 | $2,205 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,157 | $73,023 | $2,809 |
The state rate is 4.00% and local governments add 0.50% on average, for a combined 4.50%, 6th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $45 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, 5th highest in the country, or $33,280 a year for full-time work, $18,200 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Hawaii paid property taxes equal to 0.29% of home value on average, the 1st lowest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $870 a year, or $72 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 48.00¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 1st highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $432 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
| Measure | Hawaii | Median state |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax | 11% | 4.7% |
| Combined sales tax | 4.50% | 7.00% |
| Minimum wage | $16.00 | $11.85 |
| Property tax | 0.29% | 0.79% |
| Electricity | 48.00¢ | 16.09¢ |
Hawaii figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Hawaii revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.
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