Judiciary Salary Commission

The Judiciary Salary Commission recommends compensation levels for Hawaii state judges, balancing the need to attract qualified jurists with public accountability for government spending. Nānā aku nei ia i salary surveys, compares Hawaii judicial pay to other jurisdictions, and submits findings to ka ʻAhaʻōlelo. Its nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo are a key input into the appropriations process for judicial branch compensation.

Competitive judicial pay affects the quality and independence of the judges who decide cases involving residents' rights, property, families, and liberty.