Current minimum wage in Oregon
Oregon sets three regional minimum wages that change every July 1: $15.55 standard, $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties. Tip credits are illegal, so tipped workers earn the full regional minimum before tips.
The rate rose from $15.05 (effective July 1, 2025) to $15.55 on July 1, 2026, an increase of $0.50 an hour or $1,040 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
The state sets the July 1, 2027 rates by April 30, 2027 based on inflation.
Tipped minimum wage
Oregon does not allow employers to take a tip credit. Tipped workers earn the full $15.55 an hour before tips. Tip credits are illegal in Oregon, so tipped workers must be paid the full regional minimum wage before tips.
What minimum wage pays in Oregon
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $311.00 | $16,172 |
| 25 hours | $388.75 | $20,215 |
| 30 hours | $466.50 | $24,258 |
| 35 hours | $544.25 | $28,301 |
| 40 hours | $622.00 | $32,344 |
After federal and Oregon taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $26,097 a year, or $1,004 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the Oregon paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $16 an hour.
Overtime rules
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
City and county minimum wages
Cities and counties cannot set their own rates; the state sets separate Portland metro, standard and nonurban rates.
Exceptions and special rates
Employers inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary pay $16.80 an hour, and employers in 18 nonurban counties pay $14.55.
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks #9 of 51 for its minimum wage. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
The Oregon minimum wage is $15.55 an hour as of July 1, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Oregon?
Oregon does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $15.55 minimum wage before tips. Tip credits are illegal in Oregon, so tipped workers must be paid the full regional minimum wage before tips.
When does the Oregon minimum wage go up next?
The state sets the July 1, 2027 rates by April 30, 2027 based on inflation.
How much is minimum wage in Oregon per year?
At $15.55 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $622 and a full year pays $32,344 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $26,097 after federal and Oregon taxes.
How does overtime work in Oregon?
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.