Hawaii Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay per paycheck for salary and hourly jobs after federal & Hawaii taxes
Updated for 2025 tax year on Feb 14, 2025
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How to calculate your Hawaii paycheck
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Overview of Hawaii
Hawaii’s population is over 1 million (2019), and its economy is dominated by agriculture, tourism, and military defense. It is the only state outside North America famous for its beautiful beaches.
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 1.4% to 11%
- subject to Disability Insurance (SDI)
- has standard deductions and exemptions
Understanding your Hawaii paycheck
Living in paradise may come with a cost, but understanding your Hawaii paycheck doesn’t have to be complicated. From federal income taxes to FICA taxes and the unique aspects of state income tax, we will help you navigate the ins and outs of your paycheck.
Like all U.S. workers, your Hawaii paycheck is subject to federal taxes. Federal income taxes are withheld according to your income, filing status, and other factors. In contrast, FICA taxes are based solely on your income. Both employees and employers split the FICA tax burden evenly.
If you’re self-employed, you’re responsible for the entire FICA tax amount through the Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA). You’ll pay both the employee and employer portions of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Your employer uses information from your Form W-4 to determine how much federal income tax to withhold from your paycheck. Your marital status, number of dependents, and any additional withholding amounts affect your tax liability. Additionally, your pay frequency (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) influences the size of each paycheck.
Marital status plays a role in determining your tax bracket and withholding amounts. Lower your taxable income by using contributing to a 401(k) or health savings account. These pre-tax deductions will reduce your tax liability.
Hawaii has a progressive state income tax system with multiple brackets based on income. There is also a state payroll tax (Temporary Disability Insurance) for residents.
Hawaii allows taxpayers to claim a state standard deduction and personal exemptions, which can further reduce your taxable income. The standard deduction and personal exemption amounts depend on your filing status.
After calculating your federal and state income taxes, certain post-tax deductions may be withheld from your paycheck. These can include union dues, charitable contributions, or garnishments for unpaid debts.
Calculate your Hawaii paycheck
Calculating your Hawaii state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our main paycheck calculator page:
- Determine your gross income
- Annual salary
Annual salary = Gross income - Hourly wage
Hourly wage × Hours worked per day × Days worked per week × Weeks worked per year = Your weekly paycheck
- Annual salary
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Gross income adjusted
Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted - Federal taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income - Federal income tax liability
Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability - Federal payroll tax liability
Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
- Gross income adjusted
- Calculate your total Hawaii state income tax
- Hawaii state taxable income
Gross income adjusted − (Hawaii state standard/itemized deductions + Hawaii state exemptions) = Hawaii state taxable income - Hawaii state income tax liability
Hawaii state taxable income × Hawaii state income tax rate = Hawaii state income tax liability - Hawaii state payroll tax liability
Gross income × Hawaii state payroll tax rate = Hawaii state payroll tax liability
- Hawaii state taxable income
- Figure out your net pay
You need to account for any other deductions such as health insurance, 401(k) contribution, as well as additional withholdings.
Gross income − (Total income tax liability + Total payroll tax liability + Total pre-tax deductions + Total post-tax deductions + Total withholdings) = Your net pay - Divide your net pay by your pay frequency
- Daily
Your net pay / Days worked per week / Weeks worked per year = Your daily paycheck - Weekly
Your net pay / 52 = Your weekly paycheck - Bi-weekly
Your net pay / 26 = Your bi-weekly paycheck - Semi-monthly
Your net pay / 24 = Your semi-monthly paycheck - Monthly
Your net pay / 12 = Your monthly paycheck - Quarterly
Your net pay / 4 = Your quarterly paycheck - Semi-annual
Your net pay / 2 = Your semi-annual paycheck - Annual
Your net pay = Your annual paycheck
- Daily
State payroll tax
| Tax year | Tax name | Percent of taxable wage | Up to taxable wage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 0.50% | $1,374.78 weekly $71,488.56 per annual |
Maximum of $6.87 per week ($357.24 per annual) |
| 2023 | 0.50% | $1,318.48 weekly $68,560.96 per annual |
Maximum of $6.59 per week ($342.68 per annual) | |
| 2022 | 0.50% | $1,200.30 weekly $62,415.60 per annual |
Maximum of $6.00 per week ($312.00 per annual) | |
| 2021 | 0.50% | $1,102.90 weekly $57,350.80 per annual |
Maximum of $5.51 per week ($286.52 per annual) | |
| 2020 | 0.50% | $1,120 weekly $58,240 per annual |
Maximum of $5.60 per week ($291.20 per annual) |
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $2,400 | 1.40% |
| $2,400 – $4,800 | 3.20% | ||
| $4,800 – $9,600 | 5.50% | ||
| $9,600 – $14,400 | 6.40% | ||
| $14,400 – $19,200 | 6.80% | ||
| $19,200 – $24,000 | 7.20% | ||
| $24,000 – $36,000 | 7.60% | ||
| $36,000 – $48,000 | 7.90% | ||
| $48,000 – $150,000 | 8.25% | ||
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 9.00% | ||
| $175,000 – $200,000 | 10.00% | ||
| $200,000+ | 11.00% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $4,800 | 1.40% | |
| $4,800 – $9,600 | 3.20% | ||
| $9,600 – $19,200 | 5.50% | ||
| $19,200 – $28,800 | 6.40% | ||
| $28,800 – $38,400 | 6.80% | ||
| $38,400 – $48,000 | 7.20% | ||
| $48,000 – $72,000 | 7.60% | ||
| $72,000 – $96,000 | 7.90% | ||
| $96,000 – $300,000 | 8.25% | ||
| $300,000 – $350,000 | 9.00% | ||
| $350,000 – $400,000 | 10.00% | ||
| $400,000+ | 11.00% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $3,600 | 1.40% | |
| $3,600 – $7,200 | 3.20% | ||
| $7,200 – $14,400 | 5.50% | ||
| $14,400 – $21,600 | 6.40% | ||
| $21,600 – $28,800 | 6.80% | ||
| $28,800 – $36,000 | 7.20% | ||
| $36,000 – $54,000 | 7.60% | ||
| $54,000 – $72,000 | 7.90% | ||
| $72,000 – $225,000 | 8.25% | ||
| $225,000 – $262,500 | 9.00% | ||
| $262,500 – $300,000 | 10.00% | ||
| $300,000+ | 11.00% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately |
$2,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $4,400 | |
| Head of Household | $3,212 |
State exemptions
There are state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$1,144 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $2,288 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,144 |
FAQs
How to calculate take home pay in Hawaii?
Following the steps below to calculate your take-home pay in Hawaii:
- Determine your gross income
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Calculate your total Hawaii state income tax
- Gross income minus taxes, deductions and withholdings
- Divide your net pay by your pay frequency
How much will Hawaii tax paychecks in 2024?
Hawaii's state income tax rates range from 1.4% to 11%. It will be applied progressively based on your taxable income. You will also be taxed 0.5% for State Disability Insurance (SDI).
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Hawaii?
Your paycheck in Hawaii will be reduced by federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Additionally, you might have deductions for benefits such as health insurance premiums and retirement contributions. The total amount taken out from your paycheck depends on your gross income, applicable tax rates, and specific deductions.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Hawaii?
The taxes on your Hawaii paycheck include
- federal income tax (10% to 37%)
- state income tax (1.4% to 11%)
- Social Security (6.2%)
- Medicare (1.45% to 2.35%)
- State Disability Insurance (0.5%)