HIHawaii pay rules
Minimum wage $16.00, going up to $18.00 on January 1, 2028. Overtime after 40 hours in a week. If you are fired, your last check is due immediately, or by the next working day.
Hawaii minimum wage$16.00 now, $18.00 from January 1, 2028
Hawaii overtime lawsWeekly overtime after 40 hours
Hawaii final paycheck lawFired: immediately, or by the next working day
Hawaii PTO payout lawDepends on written policy
| Rule | Hawaii | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $16.00 an hour since January 1, 2026. Going up to $18.00 on January 1, 2028. Statewide. Employees guaranteed $4,000 or more a month are exempt. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Cash pay if you get tips | At least $14.75 an hour. Tips may make up the rest, up to $1.25. Tip credit allowed only if wages plus tips are at least $7.00 above the minimum wage. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a work week. No daily overtime. | HRS 387-3checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if fired | Immediately, or by the next working day | HRS 388-3, 388-10checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if you quit | Next regular payday. Immediately if at least one pay period's notice was given | HRS 388-3, 388-10checked October 29, 2026 |
| If the last check is late | Wage complaints can recover unpaid wages plus an equal amount as an extra penalty payment. | HRS 388-3, 388-10checked October 29, 2026 |
| Unused vacation when you leave | Depends on your employer's written policy. The employer's written policy or contract governs payout of unused vacation. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Meal break | No state meal period requirement for adults. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Rest break | No state rest period requirement. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
These rules cover the whole state. Cities and industries with their own rules are noted in the table. Checked October 29, 2026. Next check: January 1, 2027.