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Portland, Oregon
Minimum wage.

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Oregon minimum wage

$15.55 per hour standard rate ($16.80 in the Portland metro area; $14.55 in nonurban counties)

The standard minimum wage in Oregon is $15.55 per hour. The minimum wage in the Portland metro area is $16.80 per hour and the minimum wage in nonurban counties is $14.55 per hour (U.S. Department of Labor consolidated table footnote).

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Oregon · All industries
Effective
Jul 1, 2026
Official source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Oregon
Oregon minimum wage 		$15.55 per hour standard rate ($16.80 in the Portland metro area; $14.55 in nonurban counties) 0–any employees
All industries 		Jul 1, 2026
Current 		U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table
Checked Nov 1, 2026
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What changed in Portland, Oregon?

Oregon minimum wage

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
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Questions employers ask about Minimum wage in Portland, Oregon

What is the Portland minimum wage requirement for 0+ employees?

$15.55 per hour standard rate ($16.80 in the Portland metro area; $14.55 in nonurban counties). The standard minimum wage in Oregon is $15.55 per hour. The minimum wage in the Portland metro area is $16.80 per hour and the minimum wage in nonurban counties is $14.55 per hour (U.S. Department of Labor consolidated table footnote).

When did Oregon minimum wage take effect?

Effective July 1, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table. Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Oregon minimum wage?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Oregon across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Oregon minimum wage?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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