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Food Prep Worker Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$18.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,319/year ($2,610/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,950 Food Prep Worker jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $38,160 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 $31,319 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,399 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,919 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$1,523 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,319 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Hawaii?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Hawaii is $38,160 per year ($18.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,310 and $46,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $38,160, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $31,319 per year ($2,610 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 5,950 Food Prep Worker 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.