Salaries Of Elected Officials By County

Honolulu council members make the highest salaries by far compared to their neighbor island counterparts. Meanwhile, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen has the highest salary among the state's four mayors.

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Neighbor island salaries are current as of last summer, while Honolulu salaries are set to take effect with the new fiscal year starting July 1.

Chart: Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026Source: Honolulu Civil Beat/Honolulu Salary Commission