Convert your annual salary to hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay in Waipahu, and compare it to the local minimum wage and MIT living wage for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Waipahu minimum wage: $16.00/hour | Living wage: $24.00/hour
Median household income in Waipahu is about $90,000. The applicable minimum wage is $16.00/hour, and the MIT living wage for a single adult is about $24.00/hour. Use the comparisons below to see where a given salary lands.
| Pay Benchmark (Waipahu) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| MIT living wage (single adult) | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| Median household income | $43.27 | $90,000 |
| Standard full-time hours | - | 2,080 hours/year |
Waipahu is a diverse former plantation town in central Oahu, now a densely populated community with a large immigrant population, a growing residential base along the island's rail line, and an economy in retail, services, and light industry.
| Local Metric | Waipahu (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 45,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | the City and County of Honolulu |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 178 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $24.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $47.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $16.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,900/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $2,400/month |
| Median home price | $750,000 |
| Median household income | $90,000/year |
| Combined General Excise Tax (GET) rate | 4.5% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.3% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
Divide your annual salary by your total work hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks is 2,080 hours). For example, a $90,000 salary in Waipahu is about $43.27/hour at full time.
Median household income in Waipahu is around $90,000. Because the cost-of-living index is 178 (US average = 100) and average 1-bedroom rent is $1,900/month, what counts as comfortable depends heavily on housing costs.
The applicable minimum wage in Waipahu is $16.00/hour, which is about $33,280/year at full time. Waipahu does not set a separate local minimum wage, so the Hawaii statewide minimum of $16.00/hour for 2026 applies to most employers.
The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a single adult in the City and County of Honolulu needs about $24.00/hour, roughly $49,920/year, to cover basic costs without assistance.
At full time, $90,000/year is about $43.27/hour, $7,500/month gross, and $3,462 per biweekly paycheck before taxes.