Oregon Minimum Wage 2026
Oregon's minimum wage of $14.70 in 2026 is among the highest in the United States, and it is significantly higher than than the base federal minimum wage of $7.25 still used in 20 states.
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Oregon Assuming a standard 40-hour work week, the weekly minimum wage in Oregon is $588. For full-time employees working 52 weeks per year, the annual minimum wage in Oregon is $30.6K.
Based on $14.70/hr minimum
Based on $14.70/hr minimum
The minimum wage rate of Oregon and its neighboring states ranges from $7.25 to $20.74, with an average of $14.32. Oregon, at $14.70, has an above average hourly minimum wage within this group of states. Washington ($20.74) and California ($16.90) both have higher hourly rates than Oregon. Nevada ($12) and Idaho ($7.25) have lower hourly rates than Oregon.
Oregon While the general minimum wage is $14.70 per hour in Oregon, there is one exception where workers may legally receive less than this amount:
These groups, also defined as White Collar Workers by Oregon state law, are exempt from minimum wage legislation. They are subdivided into Executive (supervisory), Administrative, and Professional Employees, and must be receiving at least $684 per week as part of a salary in addition to meeting certain requirements in terms of responsibilities at work stipulated by state law.
One city in Oregon has specific minimum wage exceptions as well:
Oregon's cost of living index for 2025 is 111.8, which places it as the 13th most expensive state to live in the United States.
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Assuming a standard 40-hour work week, the real wage in Oregon, adjusted for the state’s cost of living index of 111.8, is approximately $13.15 per hour. This means that while the nominal minimum wage is $14.70 per hour, the purchasing power of those earnings is lower due to Oregon's higher cost of living expenses. For full-time employees, the real weekly earnings amount to roughly $525.94, translating to an annual purchasing power of $27,348.84 when working 52 weeks per year.
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According to the most recent data, the median household income in the United States has seen a significant increase in 2023.
Oregon’s minimum wage is structured under a statewide tiered system that varies by region, with higher rates in the Portland metro area and lower rates in non-urban counties. It is periodically adjusted for inflation, meaning the wage floor increases annually based on the Consumer Price Index rather than remaining fixed.
