Statutory minimum wage in Oregon (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Oregon has a state minimum wage that varies by region from 1 July 2026: $15.55 per hour standard, $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in non-urban counties. Rates change each 1 July.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | $15.55 per hour [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees; Portland metro area | $16.80 per hour [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees; Non-urban counties | $14.55 per hour [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 July 2027 [1] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | No tip credit: tips cannot be counted as wages, so tipped workers get the full minimum wage for their area. [2] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | No youth rate: the minimum wage is the same for adults and minors. [2] |
Notes
- The standard rate applies outside the Portland metro area and the non-urban counties. Rates take effect each 1 July and are adjusted for inflation.
- The amount depends on inflation and the page does not state the 2027 rates.
Sources
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries: BOLI : Oregon Minimum Wage : For Workers : State of Oregon (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries: Oregon Minimum Wage: For Workers (Internet Archive snapshot of 6 October 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| National statutory minimum wage | Yes (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Current adult minimum wage (gross) | $7.25 per hour (source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division) |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | A new employee under 20 years of age may be paid not less than $4.25 an hour during the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment with an employer. (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Oregon and neighbouring states
| State | National statutory minimum wage | Current adult minimum wage (gross) | Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | Next scheduled change | Amount from next change (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Yes (state law) | Employees: $15.55 per hour (standard rate) Employees, Portland metro: $16.80 per hour (Portland metro) Employees, Non-urban: $14.55 per hour (non-urban counties) | None; same rate for minors | 1 July 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| California | Yes | $16.90 per hour | Minors receive the same minimum wage as adults. Employers may pay learners, regardless of age, at least 85 percent of the minimum wage (rounded to the nearest nickel) during their first 160 hours in an occupation in which they have no similar or related experience. | 1 January 2027 | $17.40 per hour |
| Idaho | Yes | $7.25 per hour | New hires under 20 years of age may be paid $4.25 per hour, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment. | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nevada | Yes | $12.00 per hour | Under-18s in nonprofit after-school/summer jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Washington | Yes (state law) | $17.13 per hour | Ages 14-15: at least 85% of minimum ($15.07 from 2027) | 1 January 2027 | $17.73 per hour |
More rules in Oregon
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+ within limits · Growing at home: Up to 4 plants per residence
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 20 mph business; 25 mph residential · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph; 65 mph on listed highways
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (provisional licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Non-aerial retail fireworks only
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named in concealed-carry ban · Locking or one-handed knives: Concealed spring/gravity blade banned
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free, 18 or older
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 (under 21 may not buy or possess) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21 (under 21 may not buy or possess)
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any amount (under 21)
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