Portland, Oregon · Bureau of Labor and Industries
Portland Oregon minimum wage 2026, $16.80 an hour.
Portland follows the Oregon "Portland metro" rate, not a city wage of its own. Check which of the three Oregon rates applies to your workplace, then calculate pay.
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The Portland metro rate
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) lists three minimum wages for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Portland metro rate is $16.80 an hour, for work within the urban growth boundary, which includes parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. At 40 hours a week it is $672.00 before tax, or $34,944.00 over 52 weeks.
All three Oregon rates
| Rate | Hourly | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Portland metro | $16.80 | Within the urban growth boundary (parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties) |
| Standard | $15.55 | Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Yamhill, and parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington outside the boundary |
| Non-urban | $14.55 | Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler |
The gap between metro and non-urban is $2.25 an hour, which is $4,680 a year at 40 hours and 52 weeks (our arithmetic).
Which rate is yours
BOLI says workers should typically be paid the wage for the county where they work 50% or more of their hours each week, and that if your work location is within the urban growth boundary you must be paid at least the Portland metro rate. If you travel for work, the employer can pay the rate in each county worked. A job in a part of Multnomah County outside the boundary can fall under the $15.55 standard rate, so a Portland mailing address does not decide it. BOLI provides an interactive map for the exact location.
No tip credit
BOLI is explicit that tip credits are illegal in Oregon: tips cannot be counted against hourly pay, and the wage is the same for minors and adults. Employers can require tip pooling, but under federal regulations management or the house cannot share in the pool. That means a Portland server's base pay must itself reach $16.80.
Increases
Oregon's minimum wage is tied to inflation and increases take effect on July 1 each year, so this rate runs through June 30, 2027.
Worked example
A restaurant server in Portland working 30 hours a week for 52 weeks is owed at least $504.00 a week and $26,208.00 a year in wages, before any tips, at $16.80.
What this page does not cover
- It does not cover overtime or exempt salary thresholds, which BOLI covers separately.
- It does not cover any city or county rules beyond the Oregon rates BOLI publishes.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Portland, Oregon in 2026?
$16.80 an hour for the Portland metro area from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, according to the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Does Portland set its own minimum wage?
The rate on BOLI's page is set by Oregon. It uses the Portland metro region inside the urban growth boundary rather than a city ordinance.
Is the Portland minimum wage higher than the rest of Oregon?
Yes. BOLI lists $16.80 for Portland metro, $15.55 standard and $14.55 non-urban.
Can employers in Oregon count tips toward minimum wage?
No. BOLI says tip credits are illegal in Oregon, and tips cannot be counted against hourly pay.
How much is the Portland metro minimum wage per year?
$34,944.00 before tax at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. The calculator on this page lets you change hours and weeks.
When does the Oregon minimum wage change?
On July 1 each year, based on inflation.
Sources
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- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries: Minimum Wage: The three rates for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the county lists, the 50% rule, the urban growth boundary rule, the July 1 inflation increase and the ban on tip credits.
Not legal advice
This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Minimum wage rules have exceptions, such as tipped, youth, small-employer, government-contract and industry-specific rates, and they change. Confirm what applies to your job with the agency named in the sources. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere.