How much does a Pharmacist make in Hawaii?

The average Pharmacist salary in Hawaii is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $96,518 annually ($8,043/month).

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

On a $138,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $96,518/year or $8,043/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $9,071. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Pharmacist salary?

$138,000 is a strong salary for a Pharmacist — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $9,071. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist 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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Pharmacist Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Pharmacist in Hawaii earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $96,518/year ($8,043/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$96,518
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,043
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,712
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$46/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$9,071
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	30.06%

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Pharmacist Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$118,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$168,000

/year

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Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's pharmacist market is anchored by University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (the only HI PharmD-granting institution + ~80 PharmDs/yr + post-2007 founding + the substantial UH Hilo DKICP-Queen's partnership), HI hospital pharmacy (Queen's Health Systems + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health Straub + Pali Momi + Kapiolani + Wilcox Kauai + Adventist Castle + Maui Memorial + Hilo Medical Center + Kona Community), HI retail pharmacy cluster (Longs Drugs HI CVS Pharmacy ~50+ HI stores + Times Pharmacy + Walgreens HI + Walmart + Costco + Sam's Club + Don Quijote + the substantial HI retail pharmacy + the substantial post-2020 HI retail pharmacy demand), specialty + infusion pharmacy (Optum HI + AmerisourceBergen + the substantial post-2020 HI specialty pharmacy growth), Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act + Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander community health center pharmacy, plus federal pharmacy (Tripler + VA Pacific Islands + JBPHH).

Sr Health-System / Clinical Pharmacist

$125,000–$182,000+ bonus

PGY-1 + PGY-2 clinical at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Straub · BCPS + BCCCP

Sr Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)

$135,000–$195,000+ bonus

Onc rx at Queen + Kaiser HI + Tripler + UH Cancer Center NCI-affiliated

Sr Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP)

$132,000–$192,000+ bonus

ICU rx at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + Straub · critical care rounds

Sr Retail Pharmacist (Longs / CVS / Walgreens / Times)

$125,000–$165,000+ bonus

Retail at Longs Drugs CVS + Walgreens + Times + Walmart + Costco HI

Sr Specialty / Infusion Pharmacist

$132,000–$195,000+ bonus

Specialty rx at Optum HI + AmerisourceBergen + post-2020 HI specialty

Sr Pharmacy Manager / Director

$145,000–$225,000+ bonus

Pharm mgr at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + retail district · HI BoP

Sr Compounding Pharmacist

$125,000–$175,000+ bonus

Sterile + non-sterile compounding · USP 797 + 800 · post-2020 expansion

Sr Federal Pharmacist (Tripler / VA / JBPHH)

$128,000–$185,000+ bonus

Tripler + VA Pacific Islands + JBPHH · federal GS / VA pay band

Mid-Level Pharmacist (3-6 yrs)

$118,000–$145,000+ bonus

Functional pharm at HI major employers · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PharmD

$118,000–$135,000+ bonus

HI new grad · UH Hilo DKICP PharmD pipeline · entry hospital + retail

Worth knowing: UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy + Queen's hospital pharmacy + Longs Drugs HI CVS retail tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Pacific PharmD + heritage hospital + Longs Drugs HI dominant retail cluster and a feature most national pharmacist surveys understate for HI. University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy DKICP (the only HI PharmD-granting institution + ~80 PharmDs/yr + post-2007 founding named after Senator Daniel K. Inouye + the substantial UH Hilo DKICP-Queen's partnership + the substantial DKICP Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander pharmacy pipeline + the substantial post-2024 DKICP substantial growth). Queen's Health Systems hospital pharmacy + the substantial post-1859 Queen's heritage + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Moanalua + Tripler Army Medical Center + Hawaii Pacific Health Straub + Pali Momi + Kapiolani + Wilcox Kauai. Longs Drugs HI CVS Pharmacy (the substantial Longs Drugs HI as one of country's distinctive heritage HI retail pharmacy + ~50+ Longs/CVS HI stores + the substantial post-2008 CVS-Longs $2.9B acquisition). Times Pharmacy + Walgreens HI + Walmart + Costco + Sam's Club + Don Quijote. HI specialty + infusion pharmacy. Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act + Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander community health center pharmacy. Tripler + VA Pacific Islands + JBPHH federal pharmacy. HI is NOT a RxP state — HI psychologists do NOT have prescribing authority. post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI pharmacist proposition.