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Minimum wage and worker rights in Hawaii (2026)
Official data from the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$16.00 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Tipped: $14.75.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $14.75.
Federal: $7.25.
By law: rises to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
No inflation adjustment. Tip credit only if you earn $7+ over the minimum.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekState law doesn't apply if you're guaranteed $4,000+ a month, but federal law (FLSA) may still give you overtime.
Sick leaveNot required by state lawNo paid sick leave law. TDI insurance pays part of your wages if illness keeps you from working.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation. Unused vacation is paid at separation only if the policy or contract says so.
Paid family leaveNo paid family leave. If your employer has 100+ employees, you can take up to 4 unpaid, job-protected weeks a year. TDI insurance pays part of your wages for off-the-job illness or injury.
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