verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Police Officer Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$83,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.30/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
2,420
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,234 #25 of 51

Police Officer pay in Hawaii, explained

Police officers in Hawaii earn a median of $83,820 per year ($40.30 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $77,480, while the most experienced police officers reach about $108,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $83,820 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $83,820 is worth about $76,234 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #25 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,480
$37.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,820
$40.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,110
$51.98/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $83,820 $76,234
California $118,880 $107,370 −$35,060

Police Officer in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Hawaii?

Police officers in Hawaii earn a median of $83,820 per year ($40.30 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay police officers well?

At $83,820, Hawaii pays 10% above the national median for police officers. An estimated 2,420 work in the state.

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