Current Minimum Wage in Oregon
The minimum wage in Oregon is $14.70 per hour as of 2026. This is $7.45 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $14.70 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $117.6 | 8 |
| Weekly | $588 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $1,176 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,548 | ~173 |
| Annual | $30,576 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Oregon does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $14.70/hr from their employer, with tips on top.
Scheduled Increases
Standard: $14.70. Portland metro: $15.95. Non-urban: $13.70. CPI adjustments.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $15,516 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (OR)
~$19.21/hr
Based on cost of living index (113)
Cost of Living Context
Oregon's cost of living index is 113 (national average = 100). This means living in Oregon is 13.0% more expensive than the national average. The median hourly wage in Oregon is $23.28/hr, which is 58% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Three-tier system: Portland metro, standard, and non-urban counties. No tip credit. Annual CPI adjustments.
How This Compares
| Metric | OR | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $14.70 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $14.70 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $30,576 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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