Lawyer Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$60.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,641/year ($7,387/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $155,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $179,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,270 Lawyer jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Lawyer salary of $124,990 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 $88,641 — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
| Gross (median) | $124,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,562 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$8,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,641 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,387 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Hawaii?
- The median Lawyer salary in Hawaii is $124,990 per year ($60.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,460 and $155,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $124,990, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $88,641 per year ($7,387 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 2,270 Lawyer 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.