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Hawaii police payStarting and top-step pay by department
In Hawaii, median starting base pay is $68,658 across 2 departments and median top-step pay is $97,962 across 2, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $68,658 (median of 2 departments). Top step: $97,962 (median of 2 departments).
Hawaii departments compared
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| Honolulu Police Department | City police | $87,108 | $118,680 | Not in our data | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (Sheriff Division) Limited data | State police | $50,208 | $77,244 | Not in our data | Not in our data |
Hawaii: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Police Department | $87,108 | $118,680 |
| Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (Sheriff Division) | $50,208 | $77,244 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, median starting base pay is $68,658 across 2 departments and median top-step pay is $97,962 across 2, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Which Hawaii police agency pays the most?
Of the departments in this guide, Honolulu Police Department has the highest top-step base pay at $118,680.
What does the federal wage survey say about Hawaii police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Hawaii at $83,820. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- Honolulu Police Department recruiting: Salary + Benefits (Metropolitan Police Recruit / Officer) · Honolulu Police Department
- Honolulu Police Department: official source page · Honolulu Police Department
- State of Hawaii job bulletin: Deputy Sheriff I - Statewide · Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (Sheriff Division)
- Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (Sheriff Division): official source page · Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (Sheriff Division)
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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