Oregon minimum wage 2026–2027: $14.55–$16.80 now
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, in force since July 1, 2026 – $8.30 more than the federal $7.25. The rate changes again on July 1, 2027; the amount is not announced yet (in the spring). Adjusted every July 1 by the CPI.
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Oregon minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $15.55 | July 1, 2026 | official |
| Portland metro area | $16.80 | now | official |
| Nonurban counties | $14.55 | now | official |
| Next adjustment | TBA | July 1, 2027 | agency |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $15.55 (full wage) | now | official |
When does the Oregon minimum wage go up?
The rate changes again on July 1, 2027; the amount is not announced yet (in the spring). Adjusted every July 1 by the CPI. Adjusted every July 1 by the CPI; three regional rates.
Tipped workers in Oregon
Oregon does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $15.55 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
Who is covered, and who can be paid less
Portland metro area: $16.80 an hour. Nonurban counties: $14.55 an hour. Oregon publishes no separate youth rate; the federal law allows $4.25 for workers under 20 in their first 90 days only where the state rate does not apply. Jobs covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act never get less than $7.25.
Oregon minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Oregon minimum wage was $12.00; today it is $15.55 – up $3.55, or 29.6%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $12.00 | $12.75 | $13.50 | $14.20 | $14.70 |
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 9th of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Oregon's $15.55 is $4.02 above it. Neighbors: California $16.90, Idaho $7.25, Nevada $12.00, Washington $17.13.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 40 hours a week; over 10 a day in canneries, mills and factories, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $622.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $738.63.
Good to know
- Oregon has three rates: Portland metro, standard and nonurban counties (BOLI).
- Oregon does not allow a tip credit (DOL tipped table).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Oregon is enforced by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI); wage claims: oregon.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Not confirmed yet: 2025 January rate not shown: Oregon changes its rates on July 1.
Oregon minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Oregon right now?
$14.55–$16.80 an hour for most adult workers (Portland metro area: $16.80; Nonurban counties: $14.55). Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, in force since July 1, 2026 – $8.30 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Oregon minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $15.55 on January 1, 2027; the next rate is set on July 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Oregon?
Oregon does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $15.55 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
How much is the Oregon minimum wage per year?
At $15.55 an hour and 40 hours a week, $622.00 a week, about $2,695 a month and $32,344 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Oregon?
With the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.