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Payroll Clerk Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$29.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,779/year ($4,065/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 9th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 700 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $62,070 a year — though pay ranges from $45,140 for newcomers to $83,810 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 700 Payroll Clerk jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $62,070 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 $48,779 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,268 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,748 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,274 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,779 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,065 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Hawaii?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Hawaii is $62,070 per year ($29.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,590 and $76,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $62,070, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $48,779 per year ($4,065 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 700 Payroll Clerk 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.