Hawaii · updated 2026-10
Hawaii Overtime & Break Laws
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Overtime
40h / week
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
1.5x after 40 hours/week; no daily OT except on state/county public works construction. Employees guaranteed $4,000+/month who also meet executive/administrative/supervisory/professional criteria are exempt from state minimum wage and overtime (FLSA may still apply).
Meal break
Not required
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Hawaii; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Rest breaks
Not required
Hawaii law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
Minimum wage
$16.00
$16.00 an hour (since 2026-01-01). Scheduled to rise to $18.00 on 2028-01-01. A small tip credit is allowed only under conditions (see DLIR Tip Credit Notice). No local minimum wages.
Hawaii time card
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Hawaii pay and break questions
When does overtime start in Hawaii?
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. 1.5x after 40 hours/week; no daily OT except on state/county public works construction. Employees guaranteed $4,000+/month who also meet executive/administrative/supervisory/professional criteria are exempt from state minimum wage and overtime (FLSA may still apply).
Are lunch breaks required in Hawaii?
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Hawaii; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Are rest breaks required in Hawaii?
Hawaii law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
$16.00 an hour (since 2026-01-01). Scheduled to rise to $18.00 on 2028-01-01. A small tip credit is allowed only under conditions (see DLIR Tip Credit Notice). No local minimum wages.
Workers under 18 in Hawaii
Teens have extra limits on hours and times of day, and may need a work permit. See Hawaii teen work rules and which employers hire at 14 and 15.
Questions or a complaint? Contact the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Wage Standards Division.