Hawaii income tax rates for 2026
Twelve brackets from 1.4% to 11%, the most of any state. The calculation starts from federal adjusted gross income with Hawaii adjustments. Each rate applies only to the slice of taxable income inside its bracket, so earning enough to reach a higher bracket never lowers your income after tax.
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 1.4% | $0 – $9,600 |
| 3.2% | $9,601 – $14,400 |
| 5.5% | $14,401 – $19,200 |
| 6.4% | $19,201 – $24,000 |
| 6.8% | $24,001 – $36,000 |
| 7.2% | $36,001 – $48,000 |
| 7.6% | $48,001 – $125,000 |
| 7.9% | $125,001 – $175,000 |
| 8.25% | $175,001 – $225,000 |
| 9% | $225,001 – $275,000 |
| 10% | $275,001 – $325,000 |
| 11% | Over $325,000 |
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 1.4% | $0 – $19,200 |
| 3.2% | $19,201 – $28,800 |
| 5.5% | $28,801 – $38,400 |
| 6.4% | $38,401 – $48,000 |
| 6.8% | $48,001 – $72,000 |
| 7.2% | $72,001 – $96,000 |
| 7.6% | $96,001 – $250,000 |
| 7.9% | $250,001 – $350,000 |
| 8.25% | $350,001 – $450,000 |
| 9% | $450,001 – $550,000 |
| 10% | $550,001 – $650,000 |
| 11% | Over $650,000 |
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 1.4% | $0 – $14,400 |
| 3.2% | $14,401 – $21,600 |
| 5.5% | $21,601 – $28,800 |
| 6.4% | $28,801 – $36,000 |
| 6.8% | $36,001 – $54,000 |
| 7.2% | $54,001 – $72,000 |
| 7.6% | $72,001 – $187,500 |
| 7.9% | $187,501 – $262,500 |
| 8.25% | $262,501 – $337,500 |
| 9% | $337,501 – $412,500 |
| 10% | $412,501 – $487,500 |
| 11% | Over $487,500 |
Married people filing separately use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
Before the rates apply, Hawaii allows a standard deduction of $8,000 (single) or $16,000 (married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $1,144 (single) or $2,288 (joint). The calculator uses these for the filing status you choose; dependent exemptions and credits, which lower the tax further for families, are not included.
Worked example: $75,000 in Hawaii
Single filer with $75,000 of income before state deductions.
Taxable income = $75,000 − $8,000 (standard deduction) − $1,144 (personal exemption) = $65,856.00
Brackets: 1.4% × $9,600.00 + 3.2% × $4,800.00 + 5.5% × $4,800.00 + 6.4% × $4,800.00 + 6.8% × $12,000.00 + 7.2% × $12,000.00 + 7.6% × $17,856.00 = $3,896.26
Hawaii income tax = $3,896.26 — an effective rate of 5.2% and a marginal rate of 7.6%.
Hawaii income tax at common incomes
| Income | Single | Effective | Married jointly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $658 | 2.19% | $164 | 0.55% |
| $50,000 | $2,025 | 4.05% | $736 | 1.47% |
| $75,000 | $3,896 | 5.2% | $2,311 | 3.08% |
| $100,000 | $5,796 | 5.8% | $4,050 | 4.05% |
| $150,000 | $9,644 | 6.43% | $7,793 | 5.2% |
| $250,000 | $17,893 | 7.16% | $15,393 | 6.16% |
Income before state deductions; standard deduction and personal exemptions for the filer (and spouse) only; no dependents, itemized deductions or local taxes.
Hawaii compared with nearby states
At $75,000 (single), Hawaii ranks 2 of 51 for state income tax, where 1 is the highest. Alaska and Washington do not tax wages.
| State | Tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $3,896 | 5.2% | 11% |
| California | $2,665 | 3.55% | 13.3% |
| Alaska | $0 | 0% | none |
| Oregon | $5,059 | 6.74% | 9.9% |
| Washington | $0 | 0% | none |
More about taxes in Hawaii
- Hawaii has 12 income tax brackets, more than any other state. The standard deduction rose to $8,000 ($16,000 joint) for 2026 under a phased increase, and a 13% rate on income over $1 million starts in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hawaii income tax rate for 2026?
Twelve brackets from 1.4% to 11%, the most of any state. A single filer with $75,000 of income is in the 7.6% bracket but pays an effective 5.2%, because lower slices of income are taxed at lower rates.
How much Hawaii income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $3,896 for a single filer — 5.2% of income — after $8,000 of standard deduction and $1,144 of personal exemption. A married couple with $150,000 owes about $7,793.
What deductions does Hawaii allow?
Hawaii allows a standard deduction of $8,000 (single) or $16,000 (married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $1,144 (single) or $2,288 (joint). Dependent exemptions or credits, where the state offers them, lower the tax further.
Is Hawaii's income tax higher than its neighbors'?
At $75,000 (single), Hawaii ranks 2 of 51 for state income tax, where 1 is the highest. Among nearby states, Alaska is lowest at $0 and Oregon is highest at $5,059.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Hawaii figures: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan. 1, 2026); Hawaii Department of Taxation Announcement 2024-03 (Act 46, SLH 2024 standard deduction schedule); Form N-11 instructions (head-of-household schedule). Checked October 2026. Your return may include income, deductions and credits this estimate leaves out.