Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hawaii

Police and sheriff's patrol officers in Hawaii earn the most in Honolulu (average $92,950 a year) and the least in Kahului ($87,380), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the police and sheriff's patrol officers average at $90,360 and the median at $83,820 for 2,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers average salary by city in Hawaii

Honolulu$92,950
Kahului$87,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Honolulu	$92,950	$83,820	$83,820	$68,960	111
Kahului	$87,380	$83,790	$83,790	$65,465	109

*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.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in other states

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 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 33-3051.
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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