How much does a lifeguard make in Honolulu?

$49,730a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,144 a month.

Hourly: $23.91
Vs. national median: +48%
Rank among cities: 2 of 263

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,000Median: $49,730Highest 10%: $79,840

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,000	$14.42
25th	$35,630	$17.13
Median	$49,730	$23.91
75th	$61,660	$29.64
90th	$79,840	$38.38

Other cities in Hawaii

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Kahului, HI

$64,030

Lifeguard salary in Hawaii Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Honolulu

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator	$140,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$140,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$83,820
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$77,190
Transportation Security Screener	$65,920
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$54,920
Protective Service Worker	$49,910
Private Detective and Investigator	$45,750
Security Guard	$42,580
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$40,800

Salaries for every job in Honolulu, HI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Honolulu?

The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $23.91 ($49,730 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Honolulu than the national average?

Yes: $49,730 against $33,580 nationally, 48% more.

How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?

The median in Hawaii is $52,630, so Honolulu pays 6% less.

Where does Honolulu rank for lifeguard pay?

2 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Honolulu?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,840 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.