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Hawaii Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Hawaii minimum wage is $16.00/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Hawaii.
Scheduled to reach $18.00 in 2028.
Hawaii wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$16.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Hawaii follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $14.75/hr cash. Tip credit up to $1.25, and only if cash wage + tips is at least $7.00 above the minimum.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Immediately or the next working day. Quit: Next payday; immediately if one pay period's notice was given.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement for adults (follows federal). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Hawaii pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Hawaii. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Hawaii follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Hawaii figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Hawaii's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.