Hawaii Income Tax Rates 2025
Hawaii has a progressive income tax system with 12 brackets ranging from 1.4% to 11%. It has the most brackets of any US state and one of the highest top marginal rates, second only to California.
Tax Type
Progressive
Rate Range
1.4% – 11%
Brackets
12
2025 Tax Brackets — Single Filer
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $2,400 | 1.4% |
| $2,401 – $4,800 | 3.2% |
| $4,801 – $9,600 | 5.5% |
| $9,601 – $14,400 | 6.4% |
| $14,401 – $19,200 | 6.8% |
| $19,201 – $24,000 | 7.2% |
| $24,001 – $36,000 | 7.6% |
| $36,001 – $48,000 | 7.9% |
| $48,001 – $150,000 | 8.25% |
| $150,001 – $175,000 | 9% |
| $175,001 – $200,000 | 10% |
| Over $200,000 | 11% |
See the official Hawaii Department of Taxation for exact bracket thresholds and Married Filing Jointly amounts, as they may be adjusted annually.
How It Works
Hawaii's 12-bracket system applies marginal rates to each slice of income. The top rate of 11% applies to income over $200,000 for single filers. Hawaii's numerous brackets mean the tax burden increases gradually, though middle-income earners face relatively high rates compared to other states.
Hawaii has a General Excise Tax (GET) of 4% (4.5% in Honolulu County) that functions like a sales tax but is technically levied on businesses. Social Security benefits are not taxed, but most other forms of retirement income are taxable.