Minimum wage in Oregon
Oregon lists three basic rates: $15.55 (standard state rate), $16.80 (Portland Metro Area) and $14.55 (Non-Urban counties). The rate DOL lists first is $8.30 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25. The rate is adjusted annually by a formula set in state law, so the figure here is the one DOL showed as of July 1, 2026. Tipped employees must be paid the full state minimum wage before tips; DOL lists the cash wage as $15.55 (standard statewide); $16.80 (Portland metro); $14.55 (nonurban counties). No tip credit is allowed. Against Oregon's $15.55 floor for FLSA-covered employers, among its 4 neighbors Washington ($17.13) and California ($16.90) are higher and Nevada ($12.00) and Idaho ($7.25) are lower.
Verified against the U.S. Department of Labor on (DOL's state table updated ). Source: State Minimum Wage Laws, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, Minimum wage increase schedule (linked by DOL).
At a glance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State minimum wage | $15.55 (first of 3 listed rates; see below) |
| Against the federal $7.25 | $8.30 above federal |
| Floor for FLSA-covered employers | $15.55 (the higher of the state and federal rates) |
| Scheduled change | Adjusted annually by a formula in state law (no amount listed by DOL) |
| Overtime threshold in state law | Weekly - 40 |
| Tipped cash wage | $15.55 (standard statewide); $16.80 (Portland metro); $14.55 (nonurban counties) |
| Maximum tip credit | None (full minimum wage before tips) |
Rates as DOL lists them
| Rate per hour | Applies to |
|---|---|
| $15.55 | standard state rate |
| $16.80 | Portland Metro Area |
| $14.55 | Non-Urban counties |
Premium pay after designated hours: Weekly - 40. DOL footnote 1: The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate, unless otherwise specified.
Scheduled increases
DOL lists no dated increase for Oregon but states that the rate is adjusted annually by a formula set in state law. The next figure is published by the state, usually before January 1 or July 1; this page shows the rate DOL carried on July 1, 2026.
Tipped employees
Oregon requires employers to pay tipped employees the full state minimum wage before tips; no tip credit is allowed. DOL's row carries the note: "The Oregon minimum wage varies by region."
| Row | Combined cash and tip minimum | Maximum tip credit | Minimum cash wage | Tipped employee defined by monthly tips of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | — | — | $15.55 (standard statewide); $16.80 (Portland metro); $14.55 (nonurban counties) | — |
A dash means DOL left the cell blank. DOL's general footnote 1: Other additional deductions are permitted, for example for meals and lodging.
What DOL also notes
- Premium pay required after 10 hours a day in nonfarm canneries, driers, or packing plants and in mills, factories or manufacturing establishments (excluding sawmills, planning mills, shingle mills, and logging camps).
- The Oregon minimum wage is adjusted annually on July 1 based on a set formula. There is a higher minimum wage in the Portland metro area and a lower minimum wage in non-urban counties. See Minimum wage increase schedule.
Neighbors and the federal floor
| State | State rate | Floor for FLSA-covered employers |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $15.55 | $15.55 |
| Washington | $17.13 | $17.13 |
| California | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Federal (FLSA) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
More than one law can apply
DOL states that where federal, state and local minimum wage laws all cover an employer, the employer must pay the highest applicable rate. Whether a particular job is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, by Oregon's law, or by a city or county ordinance depends on facts this site does not assess. City and county rates are not in DOL's table and are not shown here. This page describes published rates and is not legal advice; for how to raise an underpayment, see FastGuide.
Take-home pay and benefits calculators for Oregon
FastCalc, a sister site, has these calculators for Oregon. Each takes your own figures; this site computes nothing.
Related
- Oregon wage profile: what occupations actually pay in Oregon, from BLS data.
- Minimum wage by state and the federal minimum wage.
- Federal versus state minimum wage and tipped wages and tip credits.
- Take-home pay calculator on FastCalc for what $15.55 an hour leaves after withholding; this site computes nothing.