Chef Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$37.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,817/year ($4,901/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Chefs (2nd of 51), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 1,240 Chef jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $77,360 a year — though pay ranges from $48,970 for newcomers to $118,000 at the top.
Chef pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,240 Chef jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Chef salary of $77,360 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 $58,817 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $77,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,189 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,918 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,436 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,817 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,901 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Hawaii?
- The median Chef salary in Hawaii is $77,360 per year ($37.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,530 and $98,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $77,360, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $58,817 per year ($4,901 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,240 Chef 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.