Commission on Salaries

The Commission on Salaries periodically reviews and sets the compensation for Hawaii's elected officials, me ka ke Kiaʻāina, Lieutenant Governor, legislators, and judges, removing direct legislative control over lawmakers' own pay. Nānā aku nei ia i comparisons with other states, cost-of-living data, and the qualifications required for public service to determine appropriate salary levels. Commission nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo take effect unless rejected by ka ʻAhaʻōlelo.

Competitive government salaries affect the ability to attract qualified individuals to public service in Hawaii, and the commission's decisions are paid for by taxpayers. Residents can review commission salary nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo and submit ka manaʻo lehulehu before the commission finalizes its decisions.