How much does a Psychologist make in Hawaii?

The average Psychologist salary in Hawaii is around $115,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $82,436 annually ($6,870/month).

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

On a $115,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $82,436/year or $6,870/month. Federal tax: $16,470. State tax: $7,297. FICA: $0.00.

Is $115,000 a good Psychologist salary?

$115,000 is a strong salary for a Psychologist — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Psychologist salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,000 is $7,297. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Psychologists?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, School Psychologist, Neuropsychologist.

How can a Psychologist 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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Psychologist Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Psychologist in Hawaii earns around $115,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $82,436/year ($6,870/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$82,436
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,870
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,171
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$40/hr
Federal Tax	$16,470
State Tax	$7,297
FICA Taxes	$8,798
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.32%

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Psychologist Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$165,000

/year

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Not all Psychologists earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's psychologist market is anchored by University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Psychology (the substantial UH Manoa clinical PhD + the substantial UH Manoa-JABSOM partnership), Tripler Army Medical Center Behavioral Health (federal civilian + military psychology + the substantial post-2024 Tripler Indo-Pacific BH), Queen's Behavioral Health + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Behavioral Health + Hawaii Pacific Health BH + the substantial HI hospital BH, post-2023 Maui wildfire mental health response + the substantial post-2023 Lahaina Maui trauma BH (the substantial post-2023 Maui wildfire SAMHSA + the substantial post-2024 Maui community BH recovery), Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander BH specialty (the substantial Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander health + the substantial Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA), post-2020 Honolulu + Maui + Kauai + Big Island private practice + telehealth via HI PsyPact since 2020, federal psychology (VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System Honolulu + Tripler + JBPHH), plus Chaminade + Hawaii Pacific doctoral psychology pipeline.

Sr Clinical Psychologist (Hospital)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Queen BH + Kaiser HI BH + Tripler + Hawaii State Hospital · clinical

Sr Neuropsychologist

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Neuropsych at Queen + Kaiser + Tripler + private TBI + dementia

Sr Forensic Psychologist

$125,000–$215,000+ bonus

HI Department of Health + Hawaii State Hospital + private + expert witness

Sr Child / Pediatric Psychologist

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

Peds psych at Kapiolani + Queen + Kaiser HI + post-2023 Maui peds

Sr Federal Psychologist (Tripler / VA / JBPHH)

$125,000–$195,000+ bonus

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

Sr Health / Rehabilitation Psychologist

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

Health psych at HI major systems + rehab + pain + transplant

Sr Private Practice / Cash-Pay (Honolulu / Maui)

$118,000–$285,000+ bonus

Honolulu + Maui + Big Island UHNW · post-2020 HI BH + PsyPact telehealth

Sr Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander BH Specialist

$108,000–$172,000+ bonus

Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander health · OHA + JABSOM + community BH

Sr School Psychologist

$72,000–$108,000+ bonus

HI Department of Education + Hawaii State Public Schools · master + doctorate

Mid-Level Psychologist (3-6 yrs)

$88,000–$132,000+ bonus

Functional psych at HI major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad Psychologist (PhD / PsyD)

$82,000–$112,000+ bonus

HI new grad · UH Manoa + Chaminade + Hawaii Pacific doctoral pipeline

Worth knowing: post-2023 Maui wildfire mental health response + Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander BH specialty + Tripler AMC Indo-Pacific BH + UH Manoa Psychology tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state post-disaster + Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander + military medicine BH cluster and a feature most national psychologist surveys understate for HI. post-2023 Maui wildfire mental health response (the substantial post-2023 Lahaina Maui wildfire SAMHSA + Maui community BH recovery + the substantial post-2024 Maui wildfire trauma BH + the substantial post-2024 Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander community resilience). Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander BH specialty (the substantial Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA + JABSOM Department of Native Hawaiian Health + the substantial Native Hawaiian + Pacific Islander community BH). Tripler Army Medical Center BH (the substantial Tripler federal civilian + military medicine BH + the substantial post-2024 Tripler Indo-Pacific BH). Queen's Behavioral Health + Kaiser Permanente Hawaii BH + Hawaii State Hospital + the substantial HI hospital BH. UH Manoa Psychology + Chaminade + Hawaii Pacific doctoral. HI PsyPact since 2020 + the substantial HI PsyPact telehealth growth. 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 psychologist proposition.