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Substitute Teacher Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$28.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,204/year ($3,850/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,990 Substitute Teacher jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $58,530 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 $46,204 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $58,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,844 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,478 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,005 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,204 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,850 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Hawaii?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Hawaii is $58,530 per year ($28.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,220 and $58,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $58,530, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $46,204 per year ($3,850 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 3,990 Substitute Teacher 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.