Real Estate Agent Salary in Hawaii: $59K Median

The average Real Estate Agent salary in Hawaii is $59,451 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $33,600 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $173,250 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Real Estate Agents in Hawaii earn approximately 5% more than the US national median ($56,620 nationally vs $59,451 in Hawaii). Hawaii's cost-of-living index of 190 partially offsets the higher salary.

Yes — Real Estate Agent salaries in Hawaii grew approximately 380.0% year-over-year, from $12,386 in 2025 to $59,451 in 2026. This reflects the broader Sales sector's wage growth, driven by Digital marketing and CRM (KW Command) demand.

Hawaii has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

Real estate agent income highly variable based on market and effort. Top 10% earn $200K+ in hot markets. Hawaii's top industries include Tourism, Military/Defense, Agriculture, and the state's unemployment rate is 2.9% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Hawaii has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $59,451, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Digital marketing, CRM (KW Command), Virtual tours, AI tools, Local market expertise. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Hawaii employers.

I've hit 120% of quota three years running. I'm comfortable with this OTE if we add accelerators above 100% attainment and a 90-day ramp guarantee at full pay. Beyond base, negotiate: Ramp-period guaranteed commission (60-90 days at full target), Accelerators above quota (1.5x-3x past 100%), Sign-on bonus to offset commission you forfeit by leaving, SPIFs, presidents club trips, equity for senior AEs. Walk-away anchor for Hawaii: $54,046.