Software Developer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Software Developer make in Hawaii?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Developer in Hawaii is $135,144 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Software Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,379
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,556 to $146,783
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,917

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Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,783	$12,232	$2,823	$71
Average	$135,144	$11,262	$2,599	$65
25th Percentile	$124,556	$10,380	$2,395	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Software Developer Salaries

A Software Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,207
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,649
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,289
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,373
Expert (over 8 years): $178,596

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Developer	$85,207
Software ... Level Software Developer	$109,649
Software ... Level Software Developer	$134,289
Software ... Level Software Developer	$155,373
Software ... Level Software Developer	$178,596

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How Do Software Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Software Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $143,161.
California: $142,618.
Massachusetts: $140,717.

District of Columbia $143,161 California $142,618 Massachusetts $140,717 Washington $140,200 New Jersey $140,148 Alaska $139,967 Connecticut $138,183 New York $137,459

Hawaii $135,144 Rhode Island $134,058 Maryland $133,321 Minnesota $132,313 Colorado $131,925 Illinois $131,795 Oregon $131,304 Delaware $130,942

New Hampshire $130,715 Virginia $130,205 Pennsylvania $128,718 Nevada $127,968 North Dakota $127,723 Michigan $127,335 Wisconsin $127,192 Vermont $126,908

Texas $126,119 Maine $126,068 Arizona $125,990 Ohio $125,899 Georgia $124,710 Indiana $124,115 Wyoming $123,999 Utah $123,818

Iowa $123,740 Kansas $123,119 Louisiana $122,938 North Carolina $122,874 Missouri $122,848 Florida $122,344 Montana $122,072 Nebraska $121,814

Kentucky $121,671 South Carolina $121,154 Tennessee $120,831 Idaho $120,702 New Mexico $119,758 Oklahoma $119,551 Alabama $118,788 South Dakota $117,508

Arkansas $116,810 West Virginia $116,435 Mississippi $115,310

Top Paying Cities for Software Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $134,459
Anahola: $133,554
Captain Cook: $133,554

Aiea, HI $134,459 Anahola, HI $133,554 Captain Cook, HI $133,554 Eleele, HI $133,554 Ewa Beach, HI $134,459 Kapolei, HI $134,162 Haiku, HI $133,554 Hakalau, HI $133,554

Haleiwa, HI $133,554 Hana, HI $133,554 Hanalei, HI $133,554 Hanamaulu, HI $133,554 Hanapepe, HI $133,554 Hauula, HI $133,851 Hawaii National Park, HI $133,554 Hawi, HI $133,554

Hilo, HI $133,554 Princeville, HI $133,554 Holualoa, HI $133,554 Honaunau, HI $133,554 Honokaa, HI $133,554 Honomu, HI $133,554 Hoolehua, HI $133,554 Kaaawa, HI $134,097

Kahuku, HI $133,554 Kahului, HI $133,554 Kailua, HI $134,459 Ocean View, HI $133,554 Waikoloa, HI $133,554 Keauhou, HI $133,554 Kailua Kona, HI $133,554 Kalaheo, HI $133,554

Kalaupapa, HI $133,554 Kamuela, HI $133,554 Kaneohe, HI $134,459 Kapaa, HI $133,554 Kaumakani, HI $133,554 Kaunakakai, HI $133,554 Keaau, HI $133,554 Kealakekua, HI $133,554

Kealia, HI $133,554 Kekaha, HI $133,554 Kihei, HI $133,554 Kilauea, HI $133,554 Kapaau, HI $133,554 Koloa, HI $133,554 Kualapuu, HI $133,554 Kunia, HI $134,032

Kurtistown, HI $133,554 Lahaina, HI $133,554 Laie, HI $133,670 Lanai City, HI $133,554 Laupahoehoe, HI $133,554 Lawai, HI $133,554 Lihue, HI $133,554 Makawao, HI $133,554

Makaweli, HI $133,554 Maunaloa, HI $133,554 Mountain View, HI $133,554 Naalehu, HI $133,554 Ninole, HI $133,554 Ookala, HI $133,554 Paauilo, HI $133,554 Pahala, HI $133,554

Pahoa, HI $133,554 Paia, HI $133,554 Papaaloa, HI $133,554 Papaikou, HI $133,554 Pearl City, HI $134,459 Pepeekeo, HI $133,554 Puunene, HI $133,554 Volcano, HI $133,554

Wahiawa, HI $134,032 Pukalani, HI $133,554 Mililani, HI $134,213 Kula, HI $133,554 Waialua, HI $133,554 Waianae, HI $133,670 Wailuku, HI $133,554 Waimanalo, HI $134,459

Waimea, HI $133,554 Waipahu, HI $134,394 Honolulu, HI $134,459 J B P H H, HI $134,459 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $134,097 Schofield Barracks, HI $133,981 Fort Shafter, HI $134,459 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $134,459

Camp H M Smith, HI $134,459 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $134,394 Wake Island, HI $134,459

Software Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$124,556

Average $135,144/year

$146,783

$10,380

Average $11,262/month

$12,232

$2,395

Average $2,599/week

$2,823

$60

Average $65/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,783	$12,232	$2,823	$71
Average	$135,144	$11,262	$2,599	$65
25th Percentile	$124,556	$10,380	$2,395	$60

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