Hawaii Income Tax Brackets 2026
Hawaii taxes income in 12 brackets from 1.4% to 11% for 2026; the top rate of 11% applies to taxable income over $325,000 for a single filer.
Hawaii brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $9,600 | 1.4% |
| $9,600 to $14,400 | 3.2% |
| $14,400 to $19,200 | 5.5% |
| $19,200 to $24,000 | 6.4% |
| $24,000 to $36,000 | 6.8% |
| $36,000 to $48,000 | 7.2% |
| $48,000 to $125,000 | 7.6% |
| $125,000 to $175,000 | 7.9% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 8.25% |
| $225,000 to $275,000 | 9% |
| $275,000 to $325,000 | 10% |
| Over $325,000 | 11% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $9,600 | 1.4% |
| $9,600 to $14,400 | 3.2% |
| $14,400 to $19,200 | 5.5% |
| $19,200 to $24,000 | 6.4% |
| $24,000 to $36,000 | 6.8% |
| $36,000 to $48,000 | 7.2% |
| $48,000 to $125,000 | 7.6% |
| $125,000 to $175,000 | 7.9% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 8.25% |
| $225,000 to $275,000 | 9% |
| $275,000 to $325,000 | 10% |
| Over $325,000 | 11% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $19,200 | 1.4% |
| $19,200 to $28,800 | 3.2% |
| $28,800 to $38,400 | 5.5% |
| $38,400 to $48,000 | 6.4% |
| $48,000 to $72,000 | 6.8% |
| $72,000 to $96,000 | 7.2% |
| $96,000 to $250,000 | 7.6% |
| $250,000 to $350,000 | 7.9% |
| $350,000 to $450,000 | 8.25% |
| $450,000 to $550,000 | 9% |
| $550,000 to $650,000 | 10% |
| Over $650,000 | 11% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $14,400 | 1.4% |
| $14,400 to $21,600 | 3.2% |
| $21,600 to $28,800 | 5.5% |
| $28,800 to $36,000 | 6.4% |
| $36,000 to $54,000 | 6.8% |
| $54,000 to $72,000 | 7.2% |
| $72,000 to $187,500 | 7.6% |
| $187,500 to $262,500 | 7.9% |
| $262,500 to $337,500 | 8.25% |
| $337,500 to $412,500 | 9% |
| $412,500 to $487,500 | 10% |
| Over $487,500 | 11% |
Standard deduction: Single $8,000 · Married filing jointly $16,000 · Married filing separately $8,000 · Head of household $12,000
- Act 46 (2024) changes Hawaii's brackets in 2025, 2027 and 2029, so 2026 uses the 2025 schedules.
Hawaii income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Hawaii tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $658 | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| $50,000 | $2,025 | 4% | 7.2% |
| $75,000 | $3,896 | 5.2% | 7.6% |
| $100,000 | $5,796 | 5.8% | 7.6% |
| $150,000 | $9,644 | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| $200,000 | $13,649 | 6.8% | 8.25% |
| $300,000 | $22,552 | 7.5% | 10% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Hawaii's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Hawaii income tax brackets for 2026?
Hawaii taxes income in 12 brackets from 1.4% to 11% for 2026; the top rate of 11% applies to taxable income over $325,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,896 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 5.2%, with the last dollar taxed at 7.6%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Hawaii standard deduction for 2026?
$8,000 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Hawaii
Sources
- Hawaii Department of Taxation, Tax Rate Schedules for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 (brackets; checked October 15, 2026)
- Hawaii Department of Taxation FAQ: 2026 standard deduction ($8,000 / $16,000 / $12,000) and $1,144 personal exemption (standard deduction, exemption; checked October 15, 2026)
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