Hawaii Overtime Calculator — 2026

Preguntas frecuentes

• Does Hawaii have daily overtime for private-sector employees?

  No. Private-sector employees in Hawaii are entitled to overtime only after working more than 40 hours in a workweek (HRS §387-3), identical to the federal FLSA standard. Daily hour totals do not trigger extra pay for private workers.

• What overtime rules apply to Hawaii public works employees?

  Workers on state or county public-works projects receive overtime (1.5× base rate) for: (1) all hours over 8 in a single day, and (2) all hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and Hawaii state holidays — per HRS §104-2(c). This is considerably stricter than the federal 40-hour weekly threshold.

• What is the overtime rate in Hawaii (2026)?

  Overtime must be paid at not less than 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay (HRS §387-3). There is no mandatory double-time rate in Hawaii private-sector law, though some union and public-works classification schedules include double-time on specific holidays.

• Can employers give comp time instead of overtime pay in Hawaii?

  Only under specific conditions: the employee must be salaried, the comp time must be taken within the same pay period, and it must be granted at 1.5 times the overtime hours worked. Hourly employees cannot waive their right to overtime cash payment.

• What is Hawaii's minimum overtime rate in 2026?

  The minimum wage is $16.00/hr as of January 1, 2026. Overtime for a minimum-wage worker must be at least $24.00/hr (1.5 × $16.00). The minimum wage rises to $18.00/hr on January 1, 2028, which will set the overtime floor at $27.00/hr.

• Are tipped employees entitled to overtime in Hawaii?

  Yes. Tipped employees are entitled to overtime at 1.5× their regular rate, calculated on the full minimum wage ($16.00/hr), not the reduced tipped rate ($14.75/hr). Employers cannot use the $1.25 tip credit to reduce overtime premiums.

• Which employees are exempt from Hawaii overtime law?

  Executive, administrative, and professional employees who meet the FLSA salary and duties tests are exempt. Certain agricultural workers, babysitters, and casual domestic-service workers may also be exempt. Contact the Hawaii Wage Standards Division for specific exemption guidance.

• What is the penalty for unpaid overtime in Hawaii?

  Employees can file a wage complaint with the Hawaii Wage Standards Division. Act 115 (2025) established a minimum $500 civil penalty per violation. Employees may also recover back wages plus interest. The statute of limitations is one year from when the wages became due.

• How is the regular rate calculated for overtime in Hawaii?

  The regular rate includes all remuneration for employment (hourly pay, non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials, piece rates) divided by total hours worked. It excludes gifts, vacation pay, overtime premiums already paid, and employer benefit contributions.

• Where can I find the official Hawaii overtime statute?

  Hawaii overtime for private-sector workers is governed by HRS §387-3. Public-works overtime is governed by HRS §104-2(c). The Hawaii Wage Standards Division publishes wage-and-hour guidance at labor.hawaii.gov/wsd/ and can advise on specific situations.