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Minimum Wage in Oregon

Oregon's standard minimum wage is $15.55 per hour from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 ($16.80 in the Portland metro area, $14.55 in nonurban counties), and tips cannot count toward it.

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Oregon at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$15.55 (standard)
Portland metro: $16.80. Nonurban counties: $14.55. Rates run July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$15.55 (no tip credit)
Tip credits are not allowed, so tipped workers receive the full regional minimum wage.
Next scheduled increase
Inflation adjustment on July 1, 2027
Adjusted each July 1 based on the CPI-U change, rounded to the nearest five cents.

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The rules in Oregon

What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Oregon: $15.55 (standard). Portland metro: $16.80. Nonurban counties: $14.55. Rates run July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Oregon?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Oregon: $15.55 (no tip credit). Tip credits are not allowed, so tipped workers receive the full regional minimum wage.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Oregon?

Next scheduled increase in Oregon: Inflation adjustment on July 1, 2027. Adjusted each July 1 based on the CPI-U change, rounded to the nearest five cents.

Where do the Oregon minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Or. Rev. Stat. 653.025 and Or. Rev. Stat. 653.035. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Oregon has three regional rates based on work location.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.