Oregon minimum wage 2026
$16.80 an hour, and tipped workers get the full minimum before tips. Below: what that means for your paycheck.
In effect on September 20, 2026
How the tip credit works in Oregon
Oregon doesn’t allow a tip credit. Tipped workers get at least $16.80 an hour from their employer, and tips are on top.
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Good to know
No tip credit allowed. Varies by region; this page uses the Portland metro rate. Standard: $15.55; nonurban counties: $14.55.
Overtime
Under federal law, hours over 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. Some states also have daily overtime. PayJar applies weekly overtime from the start and lets you turn on daily overtime and double time.
Questions
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General information, not legal advice. Your state labor department has the final word, and some cities, counties and industries have higher minimums.
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