Hawaii Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Hawaii income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Dec 19, 2024
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Understanding your Hawaii income taxes
Hawaii’s income tax structure is progressive, with rates ranging from 1.4% on the first $2,400 of taxable income for single filers to 11% on income over $200,000. The top rate is among the highest in the country.
Employers in Hawaii are required to contribute to the state’s unemployment insurance fund and provide temporary disability insurance for employees.
The state offers a standard deduction of $2,200 for single filers and $4,400 for joint filers. Personal exemptions amount to $1,144 per person.
Calculate your income tax in Hawaii
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Gross income adjusted
Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted - Federal taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income - Federal income tax liability
Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability - Federal payroll tax liability
Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
- Gross income adjusted
- Calculate your total Hawaii state income tax
- Hawaii state taxable income
Gross income adjusted − (Hawaii state standard/itemized deductions + Hawaii state exemptions) = Hawaii state taxable income - Hawaii state income tax liability
Hawaii state taxable income × Hawaii state income tax rate = Hawaii state income tax liability - Hawaii state payroll tax liability
Gross income × Hawaii state payroll tax rate = Hawaii state payroll tax liability
- Hawaii state taxable income
- Add up all the taxes
Federal income tax liability + Federal payroll tax liability + Hawaii state income tax liability + Hawaii state payroll tax liability = Your total income tax liability
State payroll tax
| Tax year | Tax name | Percent of taxable wage | Up to taxable wage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 0.50% | $1,374.78 weekly $71,488.56 per annual |
Maximum of $6.87 per week ($357.24 per annual) |
| 2023 | 0.50% | $1,318.48 weekly $68,560.96 per annual |
Maximum of $6.59 per week ($342.68 per annual) | |
| 2022 | 0.50% | $1,200.30 weekly $62,415.60 per annual |
Maximum of $6.00 per week ($312.00 per annual) | |
| 2021 | 0.50% | $1,102.90 weekly $57,350.80 per annual |
Maximum of $5.51 per week ($286.52 per annual) | |
| 2020 | 0.50% | $1,120 weekly $58,240 per annual |
Maximum of $5.60 per week ($291.20 per annual) |
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $2,400 | 1.40% |
| $2,400 – $4,800 | 3.20% | ||
| $4,800 – $9,600 | 5.50% | ||
| $9,600 – $14,400 | 6.40% | ||
| $14,400 – $19,200 | 6.80% | ||
| $19,200 – $24,000 | 7.20% | ||
| $24,000 – $36,000 | 7.60% | ||
| $36,000 – $48,000 | 7.90% | ||
| $48,000 – $150,000 | 8.25% | ||
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 9.00% | ||
| $175,000 – $200,000 | 10.00% | ||
| $200,000+ | 11.00% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $4,800 | 1.40% | |
| $4,800 – $9,600 | 3.20% | ||
| $9,600 – $19,200 | 5.50% | ||
| $19,200 – $28,800 | 6.40% | ||
| $28,800 – $38,400 | 6.80% | ||
| $38,400 – $48,000 | 7.20% | ||
| $48,000 – $72,000 | 7.60% | ||
| $72,000 – $96,000 | 7.90% | ||
| $96,000 – $300,000 | 8.25% | ||
| $300,000 – $350,000 | 9.00% | ||
| $350,000 – $400,000 | 10.00% | ||
| $400,000+ | 11.00% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $3,600 | 1.40% | |
| $3,600 – $7,200 | 3.20% | ||
| $7,200 – $14,400 | 5.50% | ||
| $14,400 – $21,600 | 6.40% | ||
| $21,600 – $28,800 | 6.80% | ||
| $28,800 – $36,000 | 7.20% | ||
| $36,000 – $54,000 | 7.60% | ||
| $54,000 – $72,000 | 7.90% | ||
| $72,000 – $225,000 | 8.25% | ||
| $225,000 – $262,500 | 9.00% | ||
| $262,500 – $300,000 | 10.00% | ||
| $300,000+ | 11.00% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately |
$2,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $4,400 | |
| Head of Household | $3,212 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$1,144 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $2,288 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,144 |
FAQs
How to calculate income tax in Hawaii?
Follow the steps below to calculate your total income tax in Hawaii:
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Calculate your total Hawaii state income tax
- Sum up all the taxes
How much income tax do I pay in Hawaii?
For the 2024 tax year, Hawaii's income tax ranges between 1.4% and 11%. You also need to pay 0.5% (up to $357.24 per annual) for the State Disability Insurance.