How much does a Police Officer make in Hawaii?

The average Police Officer salary in Hawaii is around $95,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $69,856 annually ($5,821/month).

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

On a $95,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $69,856/year or $5,821/month. Federal tax: $12,070. State tax: $5,416. FICA: $7,268. HI Temporary Disability: $390.

Is $95,000 a good Police Officer salary?

$95,000 is a competitive salary for a Police Officer — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $95,000 is $5,416. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Detective, Sergeant, State Trooper, Sheriff Deputy, Federal Agent.

How can a Police Officer 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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Police Officer Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Average Police Officer pay in Hawaii

$95,000/year

≈ $46/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$69,856/year

$5,821/month · effective tax rate 26.47%

Federal $12,070
State $5,416
Disability / leave $390
FICA $7,268
Take-home

Pay by role in Hawaii

Senior Officer / Sergeant (Honolulu HPD)$92,000–$132,000+ OT
Senior Detective / Investigator$98,000–$148,000+ OT
Senior K-9 / SWAT / SRT Officer$102,000–$152,000+ OT
Senior Federal Agent (FBI / DEA / ATF Honolulu)$125,000–$195,000+
Senior Officer (Maui PD / Lahaina)$78,000–$118,000+ OT
Senior Officer (Hawaii County PD / Big Island)$78,000–$115,000+ OT

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$69,856
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,821
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,687
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$34/hr
Federal Tax	$12,070
State Tax	$5,416
HI Temporary Disability (max.)	$390
FICA Taxes	$7,268
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.47%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Police Officers earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's police officer market is anchored by Honolulu Police Department HPD (~2K sworn officers + the substantial HPD as the country's substantial US 4-island consolidated city-county police department covering Oahu + the substantial post-2010 HPD reform + CALEA accreditation + the substantial HPD Special Response Team SRT + the substantial HPD Major Events Division covering Pearl Harbor + Waikiki tourism), Maui Police Department (~370 sworn + Maui island + the substantial post-2023 Lahaina wildfire response + the substantial Maui Front Street investigation), Hawaii County Police Department Hilo (~470 sworn + the substantial Big Island Hawaii Island + the substantial Mauna Kea + Volcano + Hilo + Kona coverage), Kauai Police Department Lihue (~150 sworn + Kauai island), plus substantial HI federal law enforcement at FBI Honolulu + DEA Honolulu + ATF Honolulu + USMS + ICE + USCG District 14 Honolulu + the substantial Pearl Harbor + JBPHH NCIS + the substantial Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam security forces + the substantial Tripler AMC MP.

Senior Officer / Sergeant (Honolulu HPD)

$92,000–$132,000+ OT

Senior officer + sergeant at HPD · HI ERS Police & Fire pension + SHOPO collective bargaining · OT + detail

Senior Detective / Investigator

$98,000–$148,000+ OT

Senior detective at HPD + Maui PD + Hawaii County PD · investigations + casework + HI ERS premium

Senior K-9 / SWAT / SRT Officer

$102,000–$152,000+ OT

K-9 handler + SWAT + HPD Special Response Team SRT + tactical · HI tactical specialty + hazard premium

Senior Federal Agent (FBI / DEA / ATF Honolulu)

$125,000–$195,000+

Senior federal agent · FBI Honolulu + DEA Honolulu + ATF + USMS · LEAP availability pay + COLA

Senior Officer (Maui PD / Lahaina)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Senior officer at Maui Police · post-2023 Lahaina wildfire response + the substantial Lahaina investigation

Senior Officer (Hawaii County PD / Big Island)

$78,000–$115,000+ OT

Senior officer at Hawaii County PD Hilo · Mauna Kea + Volcano + Kona + the substantial Big Island

Senior Officer (Kauai PD)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Senior officer at Kauai PD Lihue · the substantial Kauai island

Mid-Career Officer (3-7 yrs)

$78,000–$98,000+ OT

Mid-career officer · HI ERS Police & Fire membership · HI POST certified

New Officer (Post-Academy)

$68,000–$85,000+ OT

New officer · post-academy + field training · HI POST certified · HI ERS Police & Fire at hire

Senior Corrections Officer

$62,000–$85,000+ OT

Senior corrections at HI Department of Public Safety + Halawa Correctional + Saguaro Correctional Center cross-border AZ

Worth knowing: Honolulu Police Department HPD 4-island consolidated city-county structure + HI Employees Retirement System Police & Fire + State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers SHOPO collective bargaining is the structural foundation of HI career police compensation and a distinctive HI police officer feature most national surveys understate. Honolulu Police Department HPD (~2K sworn officers + the substantial HPD as the country's substantial US 4-island consolidated city-county police department + the substantial HPD covering all of Oahu population ~1M + the substantial HPD post-2010 reform + the substantial HPD post-2018 Chief Susan Ballard reform + the substantial post-2020 community policing emphasis + CALEA accreditation) is one of country's substantial US Metropolitan police departments. Maui Police Department response to Aug 2023 Lahaina wildfire (the substantial Lahaina wildfire ~100 fatalities + the country's substantial post-2018 Camp Fire deadliest US wildfire + the substantial Maui Police + Maui Fire mutual aid + the substantial HPD + Hawaii County PD + DOFAW + USCG inter-island mutual aid) drove substantial HI mutual aid + the substantial Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor wildfire reform. HI Employees Retirement System ERS (the HI statewide public pension covering ~140K active + retired members + the substantial HI ERS as one of country's substantial US best-funded major US public pensions + the substantial HI ERS Police + Firefighter Plan + the substantial post-2017 HI ERS reform) provides defined-benefit protective service pension at 2.5% × years × FAS multiplier (the substantial HI public-safety formula appreciably more generous than HI ERS general member 1.75% multiplier) — supporting career police retirement after 25-30 years. HI recognizes public-sector collective bargaining (HI Revised Statutes Chapter 89 Public Employment Relations Act + State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers SHOPO + Hawaii Government Employees Association HGEA + Hawaii Police Officers Federation HPOF + United Public Workers UPW + the substantial HI public-sector bargaining as one of country's most expansive US public-sector frameworks). HI NOT a RTW state. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — HI OBBBA OT applies to officer overtime + detail . HI progressive top 11% + HI no state estate tax + HI NOT a RTW state + HI ERS + SHOPO anchor the HI police officer proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Police Officers 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 Police Officer Salary by Experience (National)

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

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$55,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$80,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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