Oregon Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Oregon’s wage policy in 2026.
$15.45 (Portland metro) / $14.70 (standard) / $13.70 (non-urban)
Current Minimum Wage
$16.00+ (metro); $15.50 (standard)
Projected 2026 Rate
No separate rate
Tipped Worker Rate
CPI-indexed by region
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Oregon has a three-tier regional minimum wage system and no separate tipped worker wage. This means all workers — including tipped workers — receive the full minimum. Oregon has among the highest minimum wages nationally with annual CPI adjustments.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $15.45 (Portland metro) / $14.70 (standard) / $13.70 (non-urban)/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | No separate rate/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | CPI-indexed by region |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $16.00+ (metro); $15.50 (standard)/hour |
| Legislative Source | SB 1532 (2016) + CPI |
Political Context
Oregon Democrats created the regional tier system to accommodate cost-of-living differences across a state ranging from Portland to rural Eastern Oregon. The no-tip-credit provision has strong union support and reflects Oregon’s worker-protective culture.