MINIMUM WAGE RATE HAWAII: $8.50. $9.25 in 2017; and $10.10 in 2018. Note: the minimum wage is applicable to most most employees in Hawaii, with exemptions for state and county workers, some student workers and others. See more at Exemptions. 2016: $68.00 per day, $340.00 per week and $17,680.00 per year.