Labeled estimate
Hawaii payroll tax rules, 2026
These figures are estimates built from published 2026 rates. Withholding is approximated from the yearly brackets; check Hawaii's official withholding tables before filing.
State income tax withholding
Single
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1.4% |
| $9,600 | 3.2% |
| $14,400 | 5.5% |
| $19,200 | 6.4% |
| $24,000 | 6.8% |
| $36,000 | 7.2% |
| $48,000 | 7.6% |
| $125,000 | 7.9% |
| $175,000 | 8.25% |
| $225,000 | 9% |
| $275,000 | 1% |
| $325,000 | 11% |
Married
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1.4% |
| $19,200 | 3.2% |
| $28,800 | 5.5% |
| $38,400 | 6.4% |
| $48,000 | 6.8% |
| $72,000 | 7.2% |
| $96,000 | 7.6% |
| $250,000 | 7.9% |
| $350,000 | 8.25% |
| $450,000 | 9% |
| $550,000 | 1% |
| $650,000 | 11% |
- Standard deduction: $4,400 single, $8,800 married.
- Each exemption or allowance: $1,144 a year.
State unemployment (employer)
- Taxable wage limit: $64,500 per employee per year.
- New-employer rate used: 2.4%. Your state assigns your actual rate.
Federal taxes (every state)
- Social Security 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to $184,500 of wages.
- Medicare 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer; extra 0.9% employee tax over $200,000.
- Federal unemployment (FUTA) 0.6% on the first $7,000 per employee.
Also good to know
- Hawaii Temporary Disability Insurance employee share is not included.
Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; EY — State unemployment insurance wage bases and tax rates for 2026.
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