Hawaii · Checked October 25, 2026
Hawaii minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00 an hour. Next: $18.00 from January 1, 2028.
Minimum wage
Hawaii: $16.00 an hour.
Coming up: $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $14.75 (conditions apply). Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Hawaii does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Immediately, or the next business day |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday, or immediately with one pay period of notice |
| Law | Haw. Rev. Stat. 388-3 |
Take-home pay in Hawaii
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Hawaii taxes with the Hawaii paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
$16.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Hawaii minimum wage going up in 2027?
$18.00 on January 1, 2028.
When is a final paycheck due in Hawaii?
If fired or laid off: immediately, or the next business day. If the employee quits: next scheduled payday, or immediately with one pay period of notice.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.