Bartender Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$36.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,271/year ($4,856/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,540 Bartender jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Bartender salary of $76,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,271 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $76,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,998 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,851 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,370 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,271 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,856 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Hawaii?
- The median Bartender salary in Hawaii is $76,490 per year ($36.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,890 and $97,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $76,490, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $58,271 per year ($4,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 3,540 Bartender jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Hawaii state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Hawaii.