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Oregon Minimum Wage (2026)
$16.30 per hour · 2026 $9.05 above federal ↑ +$1.60 vs 2025
At a glance
$33,904
Full-time annual (40h × 52w)
$2,825
Monthly
$15.55
Tipped cash wage + tips
+$1.60
increase vs 2025
| Hourly (2026) | $16.30 |
| Hourly (2025) | $14.70 |
| vs federal ($7.25) | +$9.05/hr higher |
| Note | Portland metro |
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
$16.30 per hour for 2026, up from $14.70 in 2025.
How much is $16.30/hour per year?
Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $33,904 per year before taxes, about $2,825 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=16.3.
Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?
Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.
Wage history (2019–2026)
2022: $13.50 2023: $14.20 ↑ 2024: $14.20 2025: $14.70 ↑ 2026: $16.30 ↑
Tipped employees in Oregon
Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($15.55 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($16.30). If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · Oregon labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-09. Overtime rules by state → · 2027 increases →