Hawaii Income Tax Calculator
Hawaii income tax is calculated on your taxable income after deductions and exemptions. This calculator estimates your Hawaii state income tax liability for the current tax year. Enter your annual gross income, choose your filing status (single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, or head of household), and add any pre-tax deductions to see your estimated state tax, effective tax rate, and marginal bracket. Results update in real time as you adjust your inputs. The calculator covers Hawaii state income tax only; federal income tax, FICA payroll taxes, and any local income taxes your city or county imposes are separate. All rates and brackets are sourced directly from Hawaii Department of Taxation and are verified for the current tax year. Use this tool alongside the federal income tax calculator to see your combined total tax liability. Effective rate and marginal rate are both shown so you can evaluate the impact of additional income, filing status changes, or increased pre-tax contributions to a 401(k) or similar plan.
Hawaii uses graduated income tax brackets. A single filer earning $60,000 owes $4,021.57 in state income tax, an effective rate of 6.70% and a marginal rate of 8.25%. Enter your own income and filing status below.
Bracket breakdown
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How Hawaii income tax works
Hawaii imposes a 12-bracket graduated income tax under Hawaii Revised Statutes §235-51, with one of the highest top marginal rates of any US state at 11%. The 11% top rate applies to single-filer income above $200,000 and married-filing-jointly income above $400,000. Hawaii's bracket structure is unusual in having 12 tiers, more than any other state, creating a highly granular progression. The married-filing-jointly thresholds are exactly double the single thresholds. Head-of-household thresholds fall between single and joint amounts. Hawaii does not conform to the federal standard deduction and maintains its own much lower standard deduction. The high income tax is a significant part of Hawaii's overall high cost of living, alongside high property values and the General Excise Tax (GET), which functions similarly to a sales tax but applies at a broader base. Your result updates the page link, so you can copy a permalink to any calculation.
taxable income = gross income - standard deduction
state income tax = sum of (income in each bracket x bracket rate / 100)
effective rate = state income tax / gross income x 100
marginal rate = rate of the highest bracket reached
Hawaii income tax brackets (2024)
The table below shows the Hawaii graduated income tax brackets for single filers, as published by the Hawaii Department of Taxation and verified Jun 12, 2026. Thresholds for other filing statuses may differ; use the calculator above to select your status.
| Income range | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 to $2,399.00 | 1.4% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $2,401.00 to $4,799.00 | 3.2% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $4,801.00 to $9,599.00 | 5.5% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $9,601.00 to $14,399.00 | 6.4% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $14,401.00 to $19,199.00 | 6.8% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $19,201.00 to $23,999.00 | 7.2% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $24,001.00 to $35,999.00 | 7.6% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $36,001.00 to $47,999.00 | 7.9% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $48,001.00 to $149,999.00 | 8.25% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $150,001.00 to $174,999.00 | 9% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| $175,001.00 to $199,999.00 | 10% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
| Over $200,001.00 | 11% | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
Hawaii income tax: frequently asked questions
How much is the Hawaii income tax on a $60,000 salary?
A single filer earning $60,000 a year in Hawaii has a taxable income of $57,800.00 after the standard deduction. The computed state income tax is $4,021.57, an effective rate of 6.70%. Enter your own income above for an exact figure.
What is the Hawaii state income tax rate?
Hawaii has graduated income tax brackets. The marginal rate depends on your taxable income and filing status. For a single filer earning $60,000 the marginal rate is 8.25%.
What filing statuses does Hawaii income tax apply to?
Hawaii income tax applies to single filers, married couples filing jointly, head of household filers and married couples filing separately. Bracket thresholds and standard deductions may differ by filing status.
Why is Hawaii's income tax so high compared to other states?
Hawaii's top rate of 11% is one of the highest in the nation, reflecting the state's revenue needs and fiscal structure. Hawaii relies heavily on income tax because it replaced a traditional sales tax with the General Excise Tax (GET), which applies at a low rate (4%) to a very broad base including most services. The income tax helps fund public services on islands where the cost of government services is elevated due to geographic isolation and reliance on imported goods. The legislature has maintained and in some cases expanded the high upper brackets over time.
What are Hawaii's 2024 income tax brackets and rates?
Hawaii has 12 brackets for 2024. For single filers: 1.4% on $0-$2,400; 3.2% on $2,401-$4,800; 5.5% on $4,801-$9,600; 6.4% on $9,601-$14,400; 6.8% on $14,401-$19,200; 7.2% on $19,201-$24,000; 7.6% on $24,001-$36,000; 7.9% on $36,001-$48,000; 8.25% on $48,001-$150,000; 9% on $150,001-$175,000; 10% on $175,001-$200,000; and 11% above $200,000. Married filing jointly thresholds are double the single amounts. Authority: Hawaii Department of Taxation, Hawaii Revised Statutes §235-51.
Why is Hawaii's standard deduction so low?
Hawaii sets its own standard deduction under Hawaii Revised Statutes §235-54, separate from the federal amount. For 2024 the Hawaii standard deduction is $2,200 for single filers and $4,400 for married filing jointly, compared to the federal amounts of $14,600 and $29,200. Hawaii has historically kept its own standard deduction low, which increases the taxable income base and thus the effective tax burden on residents. Hawaii does offer personal exemptions and various credits that partially offset this difference.
Does Hawaii tax retirement income and Social Security?
Hawaii does not tax Social Security benefits. However, Hawaii does tax most other forms of retirement income, including distributions from 401(k) plans, IRAs, and pensions from private employers. Hawaii does exempt certain public pension income, including distributions from the Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS). Retirees with significant private retirement income should factor Hawaii's high income tax rates into their planning. See Hawaii Revised Statutes §235-7 for exclusions.
Official sources
- Hawaii income tax rates (tax year 2024): Hawaii Department of Taxation, as at Jun 12, 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.