Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Hawaii
The median accountant in Hawaii earned $74,500 a year in May 2025[1], 11.0% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Hawaii at #46 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $49,860 | $74,500 | $117,840 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Hawaii earns $60,710–$92,870; the top tenth earns $117,840 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Hawaii median that makes about $106,429 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Hawaii
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $97,420 | 440 | |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $92,870 | 3,590 | |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $88,210 | 590 |
Kahului-Wailuku, HI pays the most ($78,630) and Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area the least ($69,430): $9,200 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | +0.5% | |
| Idaho | +0.3% | |
| Hawaii | +0.0% | |
| Louisiana | -0.9% | |
| West Virginia | -1.6% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Hawaii?
The median was $74,500 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $60,710 to $92,870.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Hawaii?
About $106,429 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Hawaii do accountants earn the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $78,630 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.