Oregon · Checked October 25, 2026
Oregon minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Oregon minimum wage is $15.55 (standard) an hour. Next: Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet).
Minimum wage
Oregon: $15.55 (standard) an hour. $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties, since July 1, 2026.
Coming up: Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: Full minimum wage (no tip credit). Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Oregon does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | End of the first business day after termination |
|---|---|
| Quits | Immediately with 48 hours notice; otherwise within 5 days or the next payday, whichever is first |
| Law | Or. Rev. Stat. 652.140 |
Take-home pay in Oregon
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Oregon taxes with the Oregon paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, minimum wage rate summary
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Oregon?
$15.55 (standard) an hour as of October 25, 2026. $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties, since July 1, 2026.
Is the Oregon minimum wage going up in 2027?
Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet).
When is a final paycheck due in Oregon?
If fired or laid off: end of the first business day after termination. If the employee quits: immediately with 48 hours notice; otherwise within 5 days or the next payday, whichever is first.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.