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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$29.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,012/year ($4,084/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,090 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $62,390 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 $49,012 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,307 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,773 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,298 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Hawaii?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Hawaii is $62,390 per year ($29.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,090 and $96,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $62,390, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $49,012 per year ($4,084 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 14,090 Waiter / Waitress 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.