Hawaii (HI) Tax Rates — 2026
Income Tax
11%
Sales Tax
4.44%
Property Tax
0.27%
Income Tax
Type: Graduated (marginal brackets)
| From | To | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,400 | 1.4% |
| $2,400 | $4,800 | 3.2% |
| $4,800 | $9,600 | 5.5% |
| $9,600 | $14,400 | 6.4% |
| $14,400 | $19,200 | 6.8% |
| $19,200 | $24,000 | 7.2% |
| $24,000 | $36,000 | 7.6% |
| $36,000 | $48,000 | 7.9% |
| $48,000 | $150,000 | 8.25% |
| $150,000 | $175,000 | 9% |
| $175,000 | $200,000 | 10% |
| $200,000 | and above | 11% |
Standard Deduction: Single: $2,200 | Married Filing Jointly: $4,400
Sales Tax
State Rate4%
Avg Local Rate0.44%
Combined Rate4.44%
Groceries: Taxed
-2.13% vs national avg
Property Tax
Effective Rate0.27%
Median Annual Tax$1,893
-0.80% vs national avg (1.07%)
Retirement Income Tax
Social SecurityNO
PensionsPARTIAL
401(k) / IRAYES
Estate & Inheritance Tax
Has Estate Tax: YES
Exemption$5,490,000
Top Rate20%
Corporate Tax
Corporate Income Tax Rate: 6.4%
Additional Notes
Hawaii has the second-highest top income tax rate at 11.0%. It uses a General Excise Tax (GET) rather than a traditional sales tax, which applies to nearly all transactions including groceries. Employer-funded pension distributions up to a certain amount may be partially exempt.
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Sources: Hawaii Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.