Public-Sector Pay in Hawaii
259 roles at 6 employers · updated October 2026
What Hawaii's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Hawaii public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 7 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 51 |
| $60k | 167 |
| $80k | 25 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 8 |
| $140k | 1 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Common roles across Hawaii employers
Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.
Highest posted pay in Hawaii's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
Hawaii State Department of Education171 roles · 2,371 postings · 463 openPay overview →Open jobs →
State of Hawai'i47 roles · 401 postings · 170 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Hawai`i State Judiciary, HI19 roles · 246 postings · 98 openPay overview →Open jobs →
City and County of Honolulu, HI16 roles · 143 postings · 20 openPay overview →Open jobs →
County Of Maui, HI4 roles · 21 postings · 8 openPay overview →Open jobs →
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Public-sector pay in Hawaii: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Hawaii?
The highest posted ranges are Registered Nurse at State of Hawai'i ($135,636–$172,644/yr); Educational Specialist at Hawaii State Department of Education ($114,820–$162,535/yr); Civil Rights Compliance Specialist at Hawaii State Department of Education ($114,820–$162,535/yr); Institutional Analyst at Hawaii State Department of Education ($114,820–$162,535/yr); Human Resources Officer at Hawaii State Department of Education ($114,820–$162,535/yr).
How much do Hawaii public employers pay a Human Resources Specialist?
5 Hawaii public employers posted Human Resources Specialist pay in the last 12 months, ranging $52,416–$98,244/yr. The highest range was posted by State of Hawai'i.
How much do Hawaii public employers pay a Office Assistant?
3 Hawaii public employers posted Office Assistant pay in the last 12 months, ranging $37,692–$61,596/yr. The highest range was posted by State of Hawai'i.
How much do Hawaii public employers pay a Account Clerk?
3 Hawaii public employers posted Account Clerk pay in the last 12 months, ranging $39,192–$58,008/yr. The highest range was posted by State of Hawai'i.
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.