How much does a Truck Driver make in Hawaii?

The average Truck Driver salary in Hawaii is around $60,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $47,273 annually ($3,939/month).

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

On a $60,000 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $47,273/year or $3,939/month. Federal tax: $5,020. State tax: $3,117. FICA: $0.00.

Is $60,000 a good Truck Driver salary?

$60,000 is a competitive salary for a Truck Driver — above the national median. In Hawaii, demand for this role is active.

How do Hawaii taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,000 is $3,117. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver 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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Truck Driver Salary in Hawaii (2026)

The average Truck Driver in Hawaii earns around $60,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $47,273/year ($3,939/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$47,273
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,939
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,818
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,020
State Tax	$3,117
FICA Taxes	$4,590
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.21%

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Truck Driver Salary Ranges in Hawaii

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$48,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's truck driver market is anchored by HI ocean shipping + intermodal (Matson Inc. Pacific shipping + Pasha Hawaii + Young Brothers inter-island barge + the substantial HI Pacific Ocean shipping as the only US state requiring 100% inbound goods via ocean or air freight), HI warehouse + logistics (Costco HI + Walmart HI + Foodland + Times Supermarket + Y. Hata food distribution + the substantial HI grocery + general merchandise distribution + the substantial Honolulu Harbor + Kapalama Container Yard), Hawaiian Airlines cargo + Aloha Air Cargo + FedEx HI + UPS HI Pacific air freight, post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction freight (the substantial post-2023 Lahaina rebuild materials), HI inter-island + neighbor island freight (Hawaiian Airlines + Aloha Air Cargo + Young Brothers + the substantial HI inter-island freight), HI federal civilian + cleared freight (JBPHH + Pearl Harbor + Tripler + Pacific Fleet), International Longshore and Warehouse Union ILWU Local 142 Honolulu (the substantial HI longshore + warehouse collective bargaining), plus Teamsters Local 996 Honolulu + the substantial HI Teamsters + CDL pipeline.

Sr Owner-Operator (Class A / Container Drayage)

$95,000–$215,000+ OT

Owner-op · Honolulu Harbor + Kapalama Container Yard drayage

Sr LTL Driver (FedEx / UPS HI)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

LTL at FedEx + UPS + DHL HI · post-air freight Honolulu HNL

Sr Container Drayage (Matson / Pasha)

$85,000–$135,000+ OT

Matson + Pasha Hawaii container drayage · ILWU + Teamsters

Sr Tanker / Hazmat Driver

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

Tanker + hazmat at HI fuel + chemical + Tesoro / Par Hawaii refining

Sr Grocery / Food Distribution

$65,000–$108,000+ OT

Y. Hata + Foodland + Times + Costco HI + Walmart HI · food distribution

Sr Specialized Heavy Haul

$85,000–$135,000+ OT

Heavy haul · post-2023 Maui rebuild + HART rail + the substantial HI

Sr Federal Civilian Driver (JBPHH / Pacific Fleet)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

JBPHH + Pearl Harbor + Tripler + Pacific Fleet · federal civilian

Sr Inter-Island Freight Driver

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

Inter-island freight Oahu-Maui-Kauai-Big Island · barge + air freight

Sr Refrigerated / Reefer Driver

$75,000–$118,000+ OT

Reefer at Foodland + Times + Costco + Y. Hata food + pharma post-2020

Mid-Career Driver (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

Mid-career at HI major fleets · transitioning to senior band

New Hire Driver (CDL-A)

$48,000–$68,000+ OT

New hire · Honolulu CC + Honolulu Community College CDL · entry

Worth knowing: Matson + Pasha Hawaii + Young Brothers ocean shipping + HI Pacific Ocean freight + ILWU Local 142 Honolulu + post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction freight tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Pacific ocean shipping + ILWU-unionized + post-disaster reconstruction freight cluster and a feature most national truck driver surveys understate for HI. Matson Inc. Pacific shipping + Pasha Hawaii + Young Brothers inter-island barge (the substantial HI Pacific Ocean shipping as the only US state requiring 100% inbound goods via ocean or air freight + the substantial HI shipping logistics + the substantial post-2024 Matson China + Alaska + Guam routes + post-2024 Alaska-Hawaiian merger logistics integration). HI warehouse + logistics (Costco HI + Walmart HI + Foodland + Times Supermarket + Y. Hata food distribution + the substantial HI grocery + general merchandise distribution + the substantial Honolulu Harbor + Kapalama Container Yard). Hawaiian Airlines cargo + Aloha Air Cargo + FedEx HI + UPS HI Pacific air freight. post-2023 Maui wildfire reconstruction freight (the substantial post-2023 Lahaina rebuild materials freight). International Longshore and Warehouse Union ILWU Local 142 Honolulu (the substantial HI longshore + warehouse collective bargaining as one of country's substantial US longshore CBAs). Teamsters Local 996 Honolulu. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. HI NOT a RTW state + post-Act 46 HI progressive top 11% phased 2024-2031 anchor the HI truck driver proposition.