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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$135.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $182,484/year ($15,207/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 8th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 25% above the national average. Of the 470 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $281,640 a year — though pay ranges from $100,030 for newcomers to $493,870 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $100,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $169,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $281,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $394,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $493,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $281,640 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 $182,484 — an effective tax rate of 35.2%.
| Gross (median) | $281,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$61,708 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$16,258 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$21,190 |
| Take-home (annual) | $182,484 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $15,207 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Hawaii?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Hawaii is $281,640 per year ($135.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $169,240 and $394,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $281,640, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $182,484 per year ($15,207 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 35.2%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 470 Chief Executive (CEO) 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.