Hawaii Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Sourced · some details unconfirmed
Short answer: $50/day statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (up from $30, the first increase since 1989). Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $50/day statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (up from $30, the first increase since 1989). |
|---|---|
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not penalize jurors (HRS ch. 612). (unconfirmed) |
Note: Recent change: $30 to $50 on 7/1/2026, confirmed by a Judiciary press release reported in the media. Non-pay fields were not researched.
Law
- HRS ch. 612
- 2026 HB2094
Sources
- mauinow.com/2026/07/01/juror-compensation-increases-to-50-per-day/
- www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/07/01/hawaii-raises-juror-pay-first-time-since-1989/
- data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2094_CD1_.pdf
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Hawaii?
$50/day statewide, effective July 1, 2026 (up from $30, the first increase since 1989).
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Hawaii?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Hawaii?
Employers may not penalize jurors (HRS ch. 612). (unconfirmed)