How much does a Accountant make in Hawaii?

The average Accountant salary in Hawaii is around $85,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $63,581 annually ($5,298/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Hawaii?

On a $85,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $63,581/year or $5,298/month. Federal tax: $9,870. State tax: $4,656. FICA: $6,503. HI Temporary Disability: $390.

Is $85,000 a good Accountant salary?

$85,000 is a competitive salary for a Accountant — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Accountant salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $85,000 is $4,656. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Accountants?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: CPA, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor.

How can a Accountant in Hawaii reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Accountant Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Average Accountant pay in Hawaii

$85,000/year

≈ $41/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$63,581/year

$5,298/month · effective tax rate 25.2%

Federal $9,870
State $4,656
Disability / leave $390
FICA $6,503
Take-home

Pay by role in Hawaii

Partner / Director CPA Firm$185,000–$365,000+ bonus
Senior Manager / Manager (Big 4 / Regional)$108,000–$172,000+ bonus
Senior Accountant (Bank of Hawaii / FHB)$78,000–$118,000+ bonus
Senior Accountant (Hawaiian Electric / Matson)$82,000–$125,000+ bonus
Senior Tax Accountant (UHNW / Trust + Estate)$92,000–$138,000+ bonus
Senior Forensic / Litigation Support$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$63,581
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,298
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,445
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$9,870
State Tax	$4,656
HI Temporary Disability (max.)	$390
FICA Taxes	$6,503
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.2%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Accountants earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's accountant market is anchored by HI banking corporate accounting (Bank of Hawaii + First Hawaiian Bank + Central Pacific Bank + American Savings Bank + the substantial HI banking statutory + GAAP), HI publicly-traded corporates (Hawaiian Electric Industries + Alexander & Baldwin + Matson + Hawaiian Airlines + Servco Pacific corporate accounting), HI federal civilian + cleared accounting (JBPHH + Pacific Fleet + INDOPACOM + Tripler AMC + Schofield), HI-HQ regional CPA cluster (Accuity LLP Honolulu + N&K CPAs Honolulu + KMH LLP Honolulu + KKDP Honolulu + Wong's CPA Honolulu + the substantial HI-HQ CPA), Big 4 Honolulu (Deloitte + EY + PwC + KPMG Honolulu + the substantial Honolulu Big 4 presence), HI tourism + hospitality accounting (Hilton Hawaiian Village + Aulani Disney + Mauna Kea + Marriott + Hyatt), HI estate planning (post-2020 Maui + Big Island + Kauai UHNW + the substantial HI estate planning conformed to federal), plus UH Shidler + Chaminade + Hawaii Pacific accounting pipeline.

Partner / Director CPA Firm

$185,000–$365,000+ bonus

Partner at Accuity + N&K + KMH + Big 4 Honolulu · book

Senior Manager / Manager (Big 4 / Regional)

$108,000–$172,000+ bonus

Mgr at Deloitte + EY + PwC + KPMG + Accuity + N&K + KMH Honolulu

Senior Accountant (Bank of Hawaii / FHB)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

BoH + FHB + Central Pacific · banking statutory + GAAP + Schedule

Senior Accountant (Hawaiian Electric / Matson)

$82,000–$125,000+ bonus

Hawaiian Electric + Matson + Alexander & Baldwin · public company GAAP

Senior Tax Accountant (UHNW / Trust + Estate)

$92,000–$138,000+ bonus

Honolulu + Maui + Big Island UHNW · post-2020 HI estate planning

Senior Forensic / Litigation Support

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

HI litigation support · post-Maui wildfire settlement + insurance forensic

Senior Auditor (Big 4 / Accuity / N&K)

$82,000–$125,000+ bonus

Audit at Big 4 + Accuity + N&K + KMH Honolulu · the substantial

Senior Accountant (Hawaiian Airlines / Tourism)

$85,000–$128,000+ bonus

Hawaiian Airlines + Hilton + Aulani + tourism + hospitality accounting

Mid-Level Accountant (3-6 yrs)

$65,000–$95,000+ bonus

Functional IC at HI major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Accountant (0-3 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000+ bonus

UH Shidler + Chaminade + Hawaii Pacific + BYU-Hawaii · entry band

Worth knowing: HI banking corporate accounting + HI publicly-traded corporates (Hawaiian Electric + A&B + Matson + Hawaiian Airlines) + HI-HQ regional CPA tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state heritage banking + public company + HI-HQ CPA cluster and a feature most national accountant surveys understate for HI. HI banking corporate accounting (Bank of Hawaii + First Hawaiian Bank + Central Pacific Bank + American Savings Bank + the substantial HI banking statutory + GAAP). HI publicly-traded corporates (Hawaiian Electric Industries + the substantial post-2023 Maui wildfire $1.7B settlement accounting + Alexander & Baldwin REIT + Matson Pacific shipping + Hawaiian Airlines + post-2024 Alaska-Hawaiian $1.9B merger + Servco Pacific). HI-HQ regional CPA cluster (Accuity LLP Honolulu + N&K CPAs Honolulu + KMH LLP Honolulu + KKDP Honolulu + Wong's CPA Honolulu + the substantial HI-HQ CPA). Big 4 Honolulu (Deloitte + EY + PwC + KPMG + the substantial Honolulu Big 4 presence). HI federal civilian + cleared accounting (JBPHH + Pacific Fleet + INDOPACOM + Tripler + Schofield). HI tourism + hospitality accounting (Hilton + Aulani + Mauna Kea + Marriott + Hyatt). HI estate planning (post-2020 Maui + Big Island + Kauai UHNW migration). post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI accountant proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Accountants in Hawaii and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Hawaii 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Accountant Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Hawaii figures. Each link shows the Hawaii taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$58,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$85,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$122,000

/year

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