Cook Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$21.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,638/year ($3,053/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,090 Cook jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Cook salary of $45,420 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 $36,638 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,270 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,475 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,037 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,638 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,053 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Hawaii?
- The median Cook salary in Hawaii is $45,420 per year ($21.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,260 and $55,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $45,420, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $36,638 per year ($3,053 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 11,090 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.