Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $124,040 | $142,991 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.63 | $68.75 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $112,764.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Hawaii is $124,040, or about $59.63 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Hawaii is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,600 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $124,040, Hawaii offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.