Hawaii minimum wage rules
$16.00 an hour from January 1, 2026, and $18.00 an hour from January 1, 2028. A tip credit of up to $1.25 an hour ($1.50 from January 1, 2028) is allowed only when the employee receives at least $7.00 an hour more than the minimum wage in wages and tips together (not calculated). Special minimum wages for learners, apprentices and some full-time students (HRS 387-9) are not checked.
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Hawaii minimum wage
$16.00 an hour from January 1, 2026, and $18.00 an hour from January 1, 2028. A tip credit of up to $1.25 an hour ($1.50 from January 1, 2028) is allowed only when the employee receives at least $7.00 an hour more than the minimum wage in wages and tips together (not calculated). Special minimum wages for learners, apprentices and some full-time students (HRS 387-9) are not checked.
Rates by date
| Employee | Dates | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| Standard minimum wage | January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 | $14.00 an hour |
| Standard minimum wage | January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 | $16.00 an hour |
| Standard minimum wage | From January 1, 2028 | $18.00 an hour |
$1.25, $1.50, $7.00 in the rule text: not calculated by HoursReady.
Each value is read from the HoursReady rules engine for the dates shown. Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov. Last checked .
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