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Oregon minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Oregon
$15.55
an hour · $32,344 a year full time · about $26,094 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $622.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,244.00 |
| Per month | $2,695.33 |
| Per year | $32,344 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Oregon after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Oregon earns $32,344 a year. As a single filer, $1,701 goes to federal income tax, $2,474 to Social Security and Medicare, and $1,848 to Oregon income tax, plus $226 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $26,094, or $12.54 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $155.50 | $8,086 | $7,411 |
| 15 | $233.25 | $12,129 | $10,844 |
| 20 | $311.00 | $16,172 | $14,233 |
| 25 | $388.75 | $20,215 | $17,215 |
| 30 | $466.50 | $24,258 | $20,198 |
| 35 | $544.25 | $28,301 | $23,181 |
| 40 | $622.00 | $32,344 | $26,094 |
How Oregon compares
Oregon's minimum wage ranks 9th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $15.55 | $32,344 | — |
| California | $16.90 | $35,152 | +$1.35 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$8.30 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $24,960 | −$3.55 |
| Washington | $17.13 | $35,630 | +$1.58 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Oregon's minimum wage that is $23.33 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $6,065 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
$15.55 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Exceptions: $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties.
How much is minimum wage a year in Oregon?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15.55 an hour is $32,344 a year before taxes and about $26,094 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Oregon?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,244.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,003.60.
Is Oregon's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $8.30 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $17,264 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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