Minimum wage in Oregon
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, $8.30 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $32,344 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
Who gets which rate
Since July 1, 2026: standard $15.55; Portland metro (UGB) $16.80; nonurban counties $14.55 (Jan-Jun 2026: $15.05 / $16.30 / $14.05). No tip credit. July 1, 2027 CPI adjustment pending (announced each April).
City and county minimum wages
Portland metro tier set by state law. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Oregon
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.55 | $12.47 |
| Week (40 hours) | $622 | $499 |
| Month | $2,695 | $2,162 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $32,344 | $25,942 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $23.33 an hour at the Oregon minimum. Daily/weekly overtime rules apply in manufacturing (after 10 hrs/day), plus special rules for agriculture.
How Oregon compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $15.55 | — |
| California | $16.90 | $17.40 on January 1, 2027 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | — |
| Nevada | $12.00 | — |
| Washington | $17.13 | $17.73 on January 1, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Oregon?
- The Oregon minimum wage is $15.55 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Oregon's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Oregon?
- Tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $15.55 before tips.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Oregon?
- About $32,344 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $25,942 after federal and state taxes.