Oregon's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Oregon is $15.55 an hour, $8.30 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $32,344 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $25,835 a year, or $993.66 every two weeks.
What the Oregon minimum wage pays
| At $15.55 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $15.55 |
| Per 8-hour day | $124.40 |
| Per 40-hour week | $622.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,244.00 |
| Per month | $2,695.33 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $32,344.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $993.66 |
| Take-home per year | $25,835.16 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $16,172 a year and about $13,974 after taxes.
Oregon minimum wage rules
Local minimum wages. Oregon's rate is a floor: it is $16.80 in the Portland metro area. Where a city or county sets a higher rate, employers there must pay the higher one.
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour (standard), $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in non-urban counties. Rates are adjusted for inflation each July 1. | Oregon BOLI, Minimum Wage |
| Tipped workers | Tipped workers in Oregon must get the full minimum wage before tips. Employers cannot count your tips toward your wage. | Oregon BOLI, Minimum Wage |
| Overtime | Most workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek. | Oregon BOLI, Overtime |
| Daily overtime in manufacturing | If you work in a manufacturing establishment, you must also get overtime for hours over 10 in a single day. | Oregon BOLI, Overtime |
How Oregon's minimum wage compares
Oregon has the 9th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC.
The typical (median) worker in Oregon earns $27.40 an hour, so the minimum wage is 57% of the median wage. 10% of Oregon workers earn less than $17.15 an hour and 25% less than $20.52 (BLS, May 2025, all 1,967,130 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Oregon, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $16.38 | 6,780 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $16.40 | 1,100 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $16.48 | 6,270 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $16.76 | 1,190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $16.84 | 1,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $16.85 | 59,920 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $32,344 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,076 | $4,238 |
| 2 children | $5,536 | $7,067 |
| 3 children or more | $6,451 | $7,982 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $32,344 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $809 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,617. Source
Oregon minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Oregon?
$15.55 an hour.
How much is the Oregon minimum wage a year?
$32,344 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,695 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $25,835.
How much is the Oregon minimum wage after taxes?
About $993.66 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Oregon taxes.
Is Oregon's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Oregon minimum wage?
$23.33 an hour for overtime hours.
Do cities in Oregon have a higher minimum wage?
Yes: the minimum is $16.80 in the Portland metro area. Employers must pay whichever rate is higher.
States with a similar minimum wage
Hawaii minimum wage ($16.00) · New York minimum wage ($16.00) · Rhode Island minimum wage ($16.00) · New Jersey minimum wage ($15.92) · Colorado minimum wage ($15.16) · Arizona minimum wage ($15.15) · Maine minimum wage ($15.10) · Delaware minimum wage ($15.00)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.