Paralegal Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$30.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,339/year ($4,112/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,170 Paralegal jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Paralegal salary of $62,840 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 $49,339 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $62,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,361 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,807 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,333 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,339 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Hawaii?
- The median Paralegal salary in Hawaii is $62,840 per year ($30.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,670 and $75,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $62,840, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $49,339 per year ($4,112 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,170 Paralegal 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.