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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$22.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,357/year ($3,196/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Cafeteria Cooks (4th of 51), with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 1,570 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $47,770 a year — though pay ranges from $38,250 for newcomers to $65,020 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,570 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $47,770 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 $38,357 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $47,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,552 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,654 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,206 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,357 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,196 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Hawaii?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Hawaii is $47,770 per year ($22.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,180 and $59,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $47,770, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $38,357 per year ($3,196 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,570 Cafeteria Cook 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.