Hawaii Nanny Tax Calculator
Estimate your total employer costs for hiring a nanny in Hawaii. Enter your nanny's pay below for a personalized tax breakdown.
Hawaii employer tax rates at a glance
Social Security
6.2%
employer share
Medicare
1.45%
employer share
FUTA
0.6%
on first $7,000
HI SUTA
0.0% - 5.4%
new employer rate range
Key facts for Hawaii household employers
- Minimum wage: $14.00/hour (compare nationwide)
- State income tax withholding required
- State disability insurance applies
- Progressive income tax up to 11%
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) required
Hawaii nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate Hawaii nanny taxes?
The calculator estimates the full employer cost for a household employee in Hawaii: federal FICA (15.3% combined, split between you and your employee), federal FUTA (0.6% effective on the first $7,000), and Hawaii SUTA (0.0% - 5.4%). It also factors in Hawaii state income tax (when withheld), Hawaii disability insurance. Numbers update for tax year 2026 and reflect the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does Hawaii require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
Hawaii has a state income tax. Withholding from household employees is typically optional unless your nanny elects it on the state's W-4 equivalent. If they do elect withholding, you will owe quarterly remittance to the state and an annual reconciliation return that includes copies of the W-2 you issued.
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in Hawaii?
Hawaii's minimum wage is $14.00/hour, above the federal $7.25 floor. Household employees must be paid at least this rate. FLSA overtime (1.5x for hours over 40 in a week) applies to most household employees. Live-in nannies are FLSA-exempt from overtime but not from minimum wage.
Does Hawaii add disability or paid family leave premiums?
Yes for disability insurance. Hawaii Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) covers household employees. Funding is typically employee-side withholding. You register and remit separately from unemployment insurance.
Why does my Hawaii nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
In Hawaii, the gross-to-net difference comes from federal FICA (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare = 7.65% withheld from the employee), any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld, plus Hawaii state income tax if elected on the state W-4, plus the employee-side share of Hawaii Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI). Your share — the employer FICA match and FUTA + SUTA — sits on top of the gross, not subtracted from it. The calculator separates "employer cost" (your total outlay) from "employee net pay" (what lands in their bank account).
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax obligations may vary. Always verify current rates with your state's tax agency or consult a qualified tax professional.
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