Hawaii · Hawaii Department of Taxation
Hawaii sales tax rates by city
4% statewide, plus county, city and special-district increments that push combined rates to 4.5% in parts of the state.
- State base rate
- 4%
- Lowest combined
- 4.5%
- Highest combined
- 4.5%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Hawaii state sales tax rate is 4%. Local jurisdictions add their own increments, so combined rates in covered Hawaii metros run from 4.5% to 4.5%, averaging 4.5%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Hawaii
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Honolulu County | 0.5% | 4.5% |
Source: Hawaii Department of Taxation · rates as published for 2026
Hawaii taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Hawaii counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Hawaii administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Hawaii Department of Taxation. Because local jurisdictions set their own increments, the correct rate depends on the delivery address rather than the seller's location for most remote sales. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.