Overtime for Hawaii (2026)
Hawaii (HI) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$14.00
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
11%
How This Calculator Works in Hawaii
This overtime calculator applies Hawaii's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for Hawaii's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Hawaii Overview
Hawaii follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. The state has no daily overtime requirement. The state minimum wage is $14.00 per hour — Hawaii has a $14/hr minimum wage. Given the state's extremely high cost of living (index of 192), the real purchasing power of this minimum wage is lower than in most other states.
How Hawaii Compares
Hawaii's minimum wage of $14.00 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, Hawaii relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring California has a minimum wage of $16.50 and also has daily overtime rules.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| California | $16.50/hr min wage | California has daily overtime rules in addition to the federal 40-hour weekly rule. |
| Alaska | $11.73/hr min wage | Alaska has daily overtime rules in addition to the federal 40-hour weekly rule. |
| Washington | $16.66/hr min wage | Washington follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Hawaii's minimum wage of $14.00 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.
Tips for Hawaii Residents
- 1Hawaii's minimum wage is $14.00 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Hawaii follows the federal weekly overtime standard: time-and-a-half for every hour beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime trigger, so long individual shifts do not generate overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40.
- 3Overtime pay in Hawaii is subject to the state income tax (top rate 11%) plus federal taxes. Your effective overtime rate after taxes will be less than the gross 1.5x figure — budget accordingly.
- 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
- 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult Hawaii's department of labor.
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