Busser Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$24.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,866/year ($3,406/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,380 Busser jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Busser salary of $51,200 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 $40,866 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $51,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,917 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,453 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,866 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,406 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Hawaii?
- The median Busser salary in Hawaii is $51,200 per year ($24.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,340 and $61,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $51,200, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $40,866 per year ($3,406 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 4,380 Busser 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.