Software Developers Salary in Hawaii

Software developers in Hawaii earn the most in Kahului (average $151,500 a year) and the least in Honolulu ($128,320), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $134,600 and the median at $124,040 for 1,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in Hawaii

Kahului$151,500
Honolulu$128,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kahului	$151,500	$133,870	$84,300	$105,054	109
Honolulu	$128,320	$120,230	$80,790	$91,024	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.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers 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 15-1252.
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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