HI pay frequency
Hawaii Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly, monthly pay for Hawaii.
Weekly
Not marked
Biweekly
Not marked
Semi-monthly
Marked
Monthly
Marked
What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Semi-monthly, Monthly
Note: Hawaii. "Employees may choose to be paid on a monthly basis under special election procedure. Director of labor and industrial relations also may grant exceptions to the general semi-monthly payday requirement. The payday requirement applies only to private sector employment."
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023; checked 2026-09-22).
2027 calendars that fit Hawaii
Summary of the Department of Labor table for reference, not legal advice. Check the state's official text.
Questions
How often must employers pay in Hawaii?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly, monthly pay for Hawaii. DOL's note: Hawaii. "Employees may choose to be paid on a monthly basis under special election procedure. Director of labor and industrial relations also may grant exceptions to the general semi-monthly payday requirement. The payday requirement applies only to private sector employment."
Can a Hawaii employer pay biweekly?
The DOL table marks semi-monthly, monthly for Hawaii, not biweekly. Whether a biweekly payroll satisfies the state rule depends on the statute's wording, so confirm with the state labor department.
How current is this?
The DOL table was last revised January 1, 2023. This site checks it every week and flags any change for review. The state's own labor department is the authority.