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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Hawaii?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Hawaii is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Hawaii is $339, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Hawaii can range from $90 to $540.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Hawaii is $172, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Hawaii can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Hawaii is $305 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Hawaii can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Hawaii

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Hawaii. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $339 $172 $305
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Hawaii

In Hawaii, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$358
Appellate$323
Bankruptcy$520
Business$354
Civil Litigation$344
Civil Rights and Constitutional LawCurrently unavailable
Collections$265
Commercial Sale of Goods$393
Construction$352
Contracts$356
Corporate$540
Criminal$199
Elder LawCurrently unavailable
Employment Labor$305
Family$343
GovernmentCurrently unavailable
Immigration$346
Insurance$277
Intellectual PropertyCurrently unavailable
Juvenile$90
Mediation and Arbitration$435
Medical Malpractice$211
Other$348
Personal Injury$390
Real Estate$396
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
Tax$396
Traffic Offenses$425
Trusts$390
Wills and Estates$406
Worker's Compensation$295

Key performance indicators in Hawaii

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Hawaii. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Hawaii average 36% 89% 96%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Hawaii


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$339$172$305
2024$312$164$293
2023Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2022Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2021Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable

Adjusted hourly rates in Hawaii

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Hawaii can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$312$159$281
2024$282$148$265
2023Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2022Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable
2021Currently unavailableCurrently unavailableCurrently unavailable

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Hawaii?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Hawaii is between $90 and $540 per hour, with the average being $339.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Hawaii?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Hawaii is $343 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Hawaii?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Hawaii is $344 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Hawaii?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Hawaii is $199 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Hawaii?

Corporate attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Hawaii, earning $540 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Hawaii?

Juvenile attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Hawaii, earning $90 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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