Which Hawaii wage step is effective during 2026?
Hawaii's labor department confirms a $16.00 minimum wage beginning January 1, 2026, with a later $18.00 step scheduled for 2028. Date the payroll check so a future rate is not applied early.
Hawaii order brief
Hawaii Event Staffing
Published local guides: Honolulu, Maui.
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Published references
Hawaii cities and rate rows
Role references currently span $34–$59.50/hr. Each number below links to the city row that publishes it.
- Setup & general labor, Honolulu
- $34–$40/hr
- Registration staff, Honolulu
- $34–$40/hr
- Load crew & logistics, Honolulu
- $34–$40/hr
- Crowd control, Honolulu
- $34–$40/hr
- Hospitality staff, Maui
- $36–$42/hr
Worksite evidence
Hawaii questions by market
When can Hawaii's Prepaid Health Care Act enter staffing costs?
Hawaii's labor department says the Prepaid Health Care Act generally covers eligible employees working at least 20 hours a week. The employing agency should assess each worker's schedule rather than treating every shift identically.
Which Hawaii Convention Center spaces need separate crew counts?
The convention center reports a 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall and a 35,000-square-foot ballroom within its larger campus. Size the Honolulu call from booked rooms, entrances, and turnovers rather than total building area.