Hawaii Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Hawaii state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Hawaii tax rates · FICA · Hawaii HW-4
State Income Tax
Up to 11% (progressive)
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Hawaii HW-4
Calculate Your Hawaii Paycheck
Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Hawaii state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Hawaii Tax Guide
Hawaii Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Hawaii uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 11%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income — different brackets apply to different income ranges.
Hawaii has the second-highest top income tax rate in the US at 11%, with 12 tax brackets. Employees also pay TDI.
Hawaii's TDI program provides short-term disability benefits, funded partly by employee contributions.
Hawaii Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxUp to 11% (progressive)
Tax TypeProgressive (brackets)
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormHawaii HW-4
Additional Payroll Taxes
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): 0.5% on first $63,048/year (2026 est.)
FAQ
Hawaii payroll tax questions
What is the top Hawaii income tax rate for 2026?
Hawaii's top income tax rate is 11% for 2026. This is a marginal rate — it only applies to income above the top bracket threshold. Lower income falls into lower brackets. Use the calculator above to see your effective rate.
What taxes do Hawaii employees pay on their paycheck?
Hawaii employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Hawaii state income tax (Up to 11% (progressive)); (5) Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI). The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Hawaii employees use?
Hawaii employees complete Hawaii HW-4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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