Hawaii income tax rates for 2026
Hawaii has rates from 1.4% to 11%; for single filers the top rate of 11% starts above $325,000 of Hawaii taxable income. Rates apply to Hawaii taxable income: federal adjusted gross income minus Hawaii’s own deductions and exemptions.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4% | $0 – $9,600 | $0 – $19,200 | $0 – $14,400 |
| 3.2% | $9,600 – $14,400 | $19,200 – $28,800 | $14,400 – $21,600 |
| 5.5% | $14,400 – $19,200 | $28,800 – $38,400 | $21,600 – $28,800 |
| 6.4% | $19,200 – $24,000 | $38,400 – $48,000 | $28,800 – $36,000 |
| 6.8% | $24,000 – $36,000 | $48,000 – $72,000 | $36,000 – $54,000 |
| 7.2% | $36,000 – $48,000 | $72,000 – $96,000 | $54,000 – $72,000 |
| 7.6% | $48,000 – $125,000 | $96,000 – $250,000 | $72,000 – $187,500 |
| 7.9% | $125,000 – $175,000 | $250,000 – $350,000 | $187,500 – $262,500 |
| 8.25% | $175,000 – $225,000 | $350,000 – $450,000 | $262,500 – $337,500 |
| 9% | $225,000 – $275,000 | $450,000 – $550,000 | $337,500 – $412,500 |
| 10% | $275,000 – $325,000 | $550,000 – $650,000 | $412,500 – $487,500 |
| 11% | Over $325,000 | Over $650,000 | Over $487,500 |
Hawaii standard deduction and exemptions
| Item | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,000 | $16,000 |
| Personal exemption | $1,144 | $2,288 |
| Exemption per dependent | $1,144 | $1,144 |
Deductions and exemptions reduce the income Hawaii taxes; credits reduce the tax itself. The head-of-household standard deduction is $12,000.
How much Hawaii income tax will I pay?
Estimated 2026 tax for a single filer with wage income, the standard deduction and no dependents:
| Wages | Hawaii tax | State effective rate | Federal income tax | Total income tax | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,325 | 3.31% | $2,620 | $3,945 | 9.9% |
| $60,000 | $2,756 | 4.59% | $5,020 | $7,776 | 13% |
| $80,000 | $4,276 | 5.35% | $8,770 | $13,046 | 16.3% |
| $100,000 | $5,796 | 5.8% | $13,170 | $18,966 | 19% |
| $150,000 | $9,644 | 6.43% | $24,734 | $34,378 | 22.9% |
| $250,000 | $17,893 | 7.16% | $51,304 | $69,197 | 27.7% |
At $100,000, for example, Hawaii takes about $5,796 and the combined income tax bill is $18,966. Your marginal rate on the next dollar at that income is 29.6% (22% federal + 7.6% Hawaii). These estimates apply Hawaii’s brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits from our data; local taxes and rules the notes below mark as not modeled are left out.
How Hawaii compares with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays $3,896 in Hawaii income tax, the 50th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. The median across all of them is $2,588.
| State | State tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Rates | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2,665 | 3.55% | 1%–13.3% | 30 of 51 |
| Hawaii | $3,896 | 5.2% | 1.4%–11% | 50 of 51 |
Compare Hawaii with California.
Hawaii tax rules to know
Key points from our 2026 Hawaii data, compiled from the official sources listed at the end of this page:
- Act 46, SLH 2024 raised the standard deduction for tax year 2026 to $8,000 single/MFS, $12,000 head of household and $16,000 joint (up from $4,400/$6,424/$8,800 in 2024-2025). Some secondary sources still show the 2025 amounts.
- The 2026 brackets are the same as 2025 (the Act 46 bracket widening scheduled for 2027 and 2029 was later modified by Act 24, SLH 2026). Married filing separately uses the single schedule.
- Personal exemption is $1,144 per person (taxpayer, spouse, each dependent); an extra $1,144 exemption applies for age 65+.
- Net capital gains are taxed at a maximum 7.25% alternative rate.
- Act 24, SLH 2026 (SB 3125) changes brackets starting tax year 2027 (2nd and 3rd brackets cut to 2.5% and 5%, new 13% top bracket over $500,000 single / $1,000,000 joint); it does not affect 2026.
Local income tax: none. Cities and counties in Hawaii do not levy their own income tax in our 2026 data.
More 2026 tax tools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hawaii income tax rate for 2026?
Hawaii has rates from 1.4% to 11% for 2026. For single filers the top rate of 11% applies to Hawaii taxable income over $325,000. Because the rate applies to taxable income after deductions and exemptions, the share of total income you pay is lower: about 5.2% for a single filer earning $75,000. At $100,000 of wages, a single filer would owe about $5,796 in Hawaii income tax.
How much is Hawaii income tax on $75,000?
A single filer with $75,000 in wages owes about $3,896 in Hawaii income tax for 2026, based on Hawaii taxable income of about $65,856. Federal income tax adds $7,670 and Social Security and Medicare $5,738, leaving about $57,696. A married couple earning $150,000 would owe about $7,793 in state tax.
What is the Hawaii standard deduction for 2026?
In our 2026 data, the Hawaii standard deduction is $8,000 for single filers and $16,000 for married couples filing jointly ($12,000 for heads of household). A personal exemption of $1,144 per filer also reduces taxable income. For a single filer earning $75,000, Hawaii taxable income works out to about $65,856 in our estimate. See the rules section on this page for income limits and other details.
Does Hawaii have local income taxes?
No. Our 2026 data shows no local (city or county) income taxes in Hawaii, so the state and federal income tax estimated here, plus Social Security and Medicare, cover the income taxes on your wages. A single filer earning $75,000 pays about $11,566 in combined federal and Hawaii income tax.
How does Hawaii income tax compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays about $3,896 in Hawaii income tax, the 50th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. Neighboring California would take $2,665. The national median is $2,588. Income tax is only one part of the picture; sales and property taxes also differ by state.
Is this Hawaii tax estimate exact?
It is an estimate. We apply Hawaii’s 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits to your income, starting from federal adjusted gross income. We do not model every Hawaii subtraction, credit or phase-out, and federal figures leave out the AMT and the QBI deduction. Use it for planning and check your actual return or Hawaii’s tax agency for final numbers.