Oregon Minimum Wage 2026
$15.55
per hour since July 1, 2026
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, in effect since July 1, 2026. In Portland metro area the rate is $16.80. Oregon adjusts its minimum wage for inflation; the next rate takes effect on July 1, 2027 and has not been published yet.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Pick a city or county if you work there; its rate is above the statewide floor.
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($23.33 an hour).
Weekly
$622
Monthly (average)
$2,695
Annual
$32,344
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Oregon hourly paycheck calculator.
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Oregon Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.55
Since July 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$15.55
No tip credit allowed
Next change
Indexed, from Jul 1, 2027
Inflation-indexed
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Oregon sets three regional rates: the standard rate, a higher Portland metro rate and a $14.55 rate in 18 nonurban counties. Minors get the same rate as adults.
Local Minimum Wages in Oregon
These cities, counties or regions set a 2026 rate above the $15.55 statewide floor. Employers pay the highest rate that applies where the work is done. Oregon sets regional rates by statute; no city sets its own rate.
| Jurisdiction | 2026 rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland metro area | $16.80 | July 1, 2026 | Inside the urban growth boundary in parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties; set by state law at $1.25 above the standard rate. |
Tipped Minimum Wage in Oregon
Oregon does not allow a tip credit: tipped employees must be paid the full $15.55 an hour before tips. Tipped workers get the full regional minimum wage before tips.
Cash wage
$15.55
Maximum tip credit
$0.00
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.55
Other Oregon Minimum Wage Rates
- Nonurban counties: $14.55. Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler counties
Overtime Rules in Oregon
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek, plus after 10 hours a day in certain manufacturing plants, canneries, driers and packing plants. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.55 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $23.33. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Oregon Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 (current) | $15.55 |
| July 1, 2025 | $15.05 |
| July 1, 2024 | $14.70 |
| July 1, 2023 | $14.20 |
Oregon Minimum Wage in 2027
Oregon adjusts its minimum wage for inflation; the next rate takes effect on July 1, 2027 and has not been published yet. The Bureau of Labor and Industries sets the July 1, 2027 rate by April 30, 2027 from the CPI-U. The Portland metro rate stays $1.25 above the standard rate and the nonurban rate $1.00 below.
Oregon Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Oregon
Oregon Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Oregon Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI): Minimum Wage
- BOLI Oregon Minimum Wage Rate Summary (historic, current and future rates)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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