Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 per hour, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Tiered rates also apply: Portland Metro Area: $16.80/hr; Standard: $15.55/hr; Nonurban Counties: $14.55/hr. — Source
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Three-tier minimum wage by region, weekly overtime, and BOLI prevailing-wage rules for public works.
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Portland Metro Area
$16.80/hour
Standard
$15.55/hour
Nonurban Counties
$14.55/hour
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Oregon calculators and guides
Minimum Wage (Three-Tier)Portland Metro Area, Standard, and Nonurban Counties rates — effective July 1, 2026. Identifies underpayment against the applicable floor.Prevailing Wage OvertimePublic works pay including daily, Saturday, holiday, fringe, and multi-trade rules.Prevailing Wage Rate GuideFind and verify the right publication, classification, base rate, and fringe.Final Paycheck Deadline & PenaltyThree-track rule: discharged (next business day), quit with notice (last day), quit without notice (5 business days or next payday, whichever first). Includes ORS 652.150 penalty estimator: 8x daily wage, up to 30 days.Meal & Rest BreaksOAR 839-020-0050: 10-minute paid rest per 4-hour segment; 30-minute unpaid meal at 6+ hours. Calculator shows exact break entitlement by shift length.Paid Sick TimeORS 653.601: 1 hour per 30 worked, 40-hour use cap, 40-hour carryover. Paid if employer has 10+ employees statewide (or 6+ with any Portland location). Separate from Paid Leave Oregon.
How Oregon differs
Three-tier minimum wage by region, weekly overtime, and BOLI prevailing-wage rules for public works.
Weekly overtime: Oregon requires time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. Source.