DOL base 2.4%; employercost 2.41–2.50% incl. E&T assessment; upper used.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Hawaii?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $42,226 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Hawaii unemployment $936 and typical workers' comp $943. That's $21.11 per hour worked.
What is the Hawaii SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.5% on the first $64,500 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 2.4%). DOL base 2.4%; employercost 2.41–2.50% incl. E&T assessment; upper used.
What is the Hawaii minimum wage in 2026?
$16.00 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Hawaii?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Hawaii's all-industry index rate at $2.52 per $100 of payroll (rank 1 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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