Oregon Minimum Wage (2026)
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Oregon's minimum wage is $15.05 an hour in 2026. Oregon's standard rate is $15.05, with $16.30 in the Portland metro and $14.05 in non-urban counties; it adjusts each July 1.
Oregon minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to Oregon's $15.05 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at Oregon's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Tipped minimum wage in Oregon
Tipped workers must be paid the full Oregon minimum wage of $15.05 an hour — no tip credit. Oregon is a "no tip credit" state, so employers cannot count tips toward the minimum wage. Servers, bartenders and other tipped staff earn $15.05 an hour in cash plus any tips on top.
How the tip credit works: the employer pays the cash wage, and your tips count toward the minimum. If your cash wage plus tips don't add up to the full $15.05 for every hour worked, your employer must make up the difference.
Oregon does not allow a tip credit — tipped workers must be paid the full state minimum wage in cash.
Tipped rates as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor — Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees. Local and industry rules can differ and rates change — verify with your state labor office before relying on these figures.
When will Oregon's minimum wage go up?
Oregon's minimum wage is scheduled to rise to $15.55 an hour on July 1, 2026. Oregon adjusts its minimum wage for inflation (CPI) every July 1. The confirmed standard rate is $15.55 on July 1, 2026 (Portland metro $15.95, non-urban $13.70); later years are indexed — rate set later.
Want to see the next change in every state? See our 2026–2027 minimum wage increases by state.
Scheduled increases verified as of June 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor and the EPI Minimum Wage Tracker. Future inflation-indexed rates are set by the state later and are not predicted here. Dates and amounts can change — verify with your state labor office before relying on them.
Oregon minimum wage vs. the federal minimum
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Oregon's effective minimum is $15.05 — $7.80 above the federal floor. Where state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay whichever is higher.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime
At $15.05 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $22.58 per hour. 1.5× after 40 hours/week; certain manufacturing has daily overtime after 10 hours/day. Run your own numbers with the Oregon overtime calculator or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
The minimum wage in Oregon is $15.05 per hour as of 2026. Oregon's standard rate is $15.05, with $16.30 in the Portland metro and $14.05 in non-urban counties; it adjusts each July 1.
How much is Oregon's minimum wage per year?
At $15.05 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $31,304 a year before taxes, or $602 a week.
Is Oregon's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. Oregon's $15.05 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. When state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the higher rate.
What is overtime pay on Oregon's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker at $15.05 earns $22.58 per overtime hour. 1.5× after 40 hours/week; certain manufacturing has daily overtime after 10 hours/day.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Oregon?
Tipped workers in Oregon must be paid the full Oregon minimum wage of $15.05 an hour in cash — Oregon does not allow a tip credit, so tips are on top of that.
Do tipped workers get full minimum wage in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $15.05 minimum wage in cash, with tips on top.
When does Oregon's minimum wage increase?
Oregon's minimum wage is next scheduled to rise to $15.55 an hour on July 1, 2026. After that it is adjusted for inflation each year. Oregon adjusts its minimum wage for inflation (CPI) every July 1. The confirmed standard rate is $15.55 on July 1, 2026 (Portland metro $15.95, non-urban $13.70); later years are indexed — rate set later.
What will Oregon's minimum wage be in 2027?
Oregon indexes its minimum wage to inflation, so the 2027 rate is set by the state late in 2026 and is expected to be modestly higher than $15.05 — the exact figure is not published yet.
Rate as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and rates change — confirm with your state labor office. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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States with a similar minimum wage
Maine — $15.10 · Delaware — $15.00 · Illinois — $15.00 · Maryland — $15.00 · Massachusetts — $15.00