Benefits of City Employment
In addition to providing important services to the public, employment with the City & County of Honolulu has many benefits. Depending on the type of appointment, position and length of service, benefits* may include:
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Time-Off Description Notices Vacation Employees may earn 21 days a year. Sick Leave Employees may earn 21 days a year. Holidays There are 13 holidays observed per year.
(Election years include 14 holidays per year.)2026 Holiday Schedule (HTML)
2026 Holiday Schedule (PDF)
2027 Holiday Schedule (HTML)
2027 Holiday Schedule (PDF) - Health https://eutf.hawaii.gov/
Plans offered may include medical, prescription drug, vision, dental and life insurance. The amount the City pays is specified in the bargaining unit agreements. If you are required to pay premiums for the plans you select, you may choose to deduct the premium from your pay before taxes.
- Retirement Plan http://ers.ehawaii.gov/
All new employees have contributions deducted from their paychecks for their retirement plans.
- Deferred Compensation https://honolulu.beready2retire.com/
You can defer part of your pay to defer federal/state taxes until retirement.
- Employment Assistance Program
Free confidential counseling and referral services are available upon request.
- Training and Development
Numerous opportunities are available through City sponsored training programs and training reimbursement policy.
- Parking
Some job locations have free parking on-site; others may have convenient parking at low monthly rates.
- Pre-tax benefit on Transportation Expenses
You may designate as a pre-tax item, your monthly City parking fee, bus pass or mass transit fee via payroll deduction. Mass transit alternatives include: The Bus, LOTMA, VanPool Hawaii and Handi-Van.
- City Flex–Flexible Benefits Plan
City Flex allows employees to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses with TAX FREE money by redirecting a portion of their salary to a Health Flexible Spending Account (“HFSA”) and/or a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (“DCFSA”). For more information, please visit http://nbsbenefits.com/cityofHonolulu/
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
For more information, call (808) 768-8542.
*Benefits are subject to change including changes due to legislation/negotiation and other changes.