Oregon Minimum Wage 2026: $14.70/hr

Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: Oregon Department of Labor

In Oregon, the minimum wage is $14.70 per hour, effective 2025-07-01. Oregon sets its own minimum wage, and no tip credit is allowed, so tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $14.70 per hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.

Quick answer

Oregon's minimum wage is $14.70/hr in 2026 — $7.45 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #18 of 51 US jurisdictions. It is scheduled to rise to $15.05/hr on 2026-07-01.

Scheduled increase

Oregon's minimum wage is scheduled to rise to $15.05/hr effective 2026-07-01.

Minimum Wage

$14.70

per hour

Tipped Wage

No tip credit

Full minimum wage required

Effective Date

2025-07-01

How Oregon compares

State vs Federal

+$7.45

vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+102.8%)

State Rate

$14.70

per hour

National Rank

#18

of 51 jurisdictions

Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.

Oregon Overtime Rules

Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law

Oregon requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. Manufacturing workers: OT required after 10 hours/day. Agricultural workers have specific OT thresholds (55hrs/week phasing down to 40).

Additional Information

Oregon has a three-tier system: Portland Metro: $16.30/hr; Standard (rest of state): $15.05/hr; Non-urban counties: $14.05/hr. Rates shown are the Standard tier. Adjusts annually on July 1 for CPI. No tip credit allowed. Prior rate (Jul 2025–Jun 2026): $14.70/hr standard.

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Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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