What is the current minimum wage requirement in Hawaii?

[tanjirookamado]

I'm curious about Hawaii's minimum wage. How much is it, and does it apply equally to all workers?

 

[darrensammy]

Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour statewide, as of January 1st, 2026. The raise is part of a staged plan by the State to incrementally raise the minimum wage to $18.00 per hour by 2028. Most employees in Hawaii are covered by this rate.

 

[Sanji]

As of 2026, Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 per hour. The state has been increasing it gradually, and it's scheduled to rise further in the coming years. If you're asking for a specific job type or tipped employees, there may be additional rules and exceptions to consider.

 

[robin]

Hawaii’s statewide minimum wage is $16.00 per hour as of January 1, 2026. The next scheduled increase will raise it to $18.00 per hour on January 1, 2028

 

[darrensammy]

The minimum wage in Hawaii will be $16.00 per hour as of January 1, 2026. The pay bump is part of a state-mandated wage schedule, which will also see another bump to $18.00 per hour on Jan. 1, 2028. The rate is for the majority of employees in Hawaii.

 

[Tight Eyez]

As of January 1, 2026, Hawaii’s minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for most employees statewide. The wage is scheduled to increase again to $18.00 per hour on January 1, 2028, under Hawaii’s phased minimum wage law.