HI
Hawaii
Hawaii taxes income up to 11%, sales tax averages 4.5% with local rates included, the minimum wage is $16 an hour.
Figures last checked September 4, 2026.
Income tax
| Figure | HI | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes wage income Tax year 2026 | Yes | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
| Bracket structure Tax year 2026 | Graduated | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
| Top marginal rate Tax year 2026 | 11% | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
| Standard deduction, single Tax year 2026 | $4,400 | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
Sales tax
| Figure | HI | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State rate Tax year 2026 | 4% | Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 |
| Average local rate Tax year 2026 | 0.5% | Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 |
| Combined average Tax year 2026 | 4.5% | Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 |
Property and wages
| Figure | HI | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate Tax year 2024 | 0.28% | Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County |
| Minimum wage Tax year 2026 | $16 | US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws |
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