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HR Specialist Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$35.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,551/year ($4,713/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,570 HR Specialist jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median HR Specialist salary of $73,750 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 $56,551 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $73,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,395 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,642 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,162 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,551 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,713 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Hawaii?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Hawaii is $73,750 per year ($35.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,540 and $92,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $73,750, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $56,551 per year ($4,713 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 2,570 HR Specialist 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.