Computer Programmers Salary in Hawaii

Computer programmers in Hawaii earn the most in Kahului (average $125,490 a year) and the least in Honolulu ($107,560), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $111,530 and the median at $118,180 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in Hawaii

Kahului$125,490
Honolulu$107,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kahului	$125,490	$128,240	$125,270	$89,305	109
Honolulu	$107,560	$111,170	$89,300	$78,128	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Hawaii

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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