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

Software Developer Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$124,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.64/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
1,600
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,814 #48 of 50

Software Developer pay in Hawaii, explained

Software developers in Hawaii earn a median of $124,040 per year ($59.64 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $64,690, while the most experienced software developers reach about $238,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $124,040 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $124,040 is worth about $112,814 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #48 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,690
$31.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,040
$59.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$238,930
$114.87/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $124,040 $112,814
California $174,410 $157,523 −$50,370

Software Developer in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Hawaii?

Software developers in Hawaii earn a median of $124,040 per year ($59.64 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay software developers well?

At $124,040, Hawaii pays 9% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 1,600 work in the state.

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