Portland, OR Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Portland, OR is $16.80 per hour for Portland metro (inside the urban growth boundary), in effect since July 1, 2026. It is set by Oregon law for this region and is $1.25 above the Oregon statewide minimum of $15.55 and $9.55 above the federal minimum of $7.25.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 30, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 30, 2026)
$16.80
In effect since July 1, 2026
2027 status: Not announced yet
Not announced yet
Next adjustment date: July 1, 2027
Compared with Oregon
$1.25 higher
Oregon statewide rate $15.55; federal $7.25
Portland, OR minimum wage rates
| Group | Rate on October 30, 2026 | Since | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland metro (inside the urban growth boundary) | $16.80 | July 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Standard rate (most counties and areas outside the urban growth boundary) | $15.55 | July 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Nonurban counties | $14.55 | July 1, 2026 | Not announced |
Set by Oregon minimum wage law (ORS 653.025), with a Portland metro rate for the urban growth boundary. Administered by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).
Portland, OR minimum wage in 2027: Not announced yet
Not announced yet. BOLI says it calculates the adjustment of the standard rate by April 30 each year from the March-to-March change in the Consumer Price Index, and any increase takes effect July 1. The Portland metro rate stays $1.25 over the standard rate.
Each July 1 the standard rate rises by the March-to-March change in the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest five cents; the Portland metro rate is $1.25 over the standard rate.
Tipped workers
Tip credits are illegal in Oregon. Tips are separate and cannot be counted as wages, so a tipped worker in the Portland metro area must be paid at least $16.80 per hour before tips.
Who is covered
Oregon's minimum wage depends on work location. Typically, workers should be paid the wage for the county where they work 50% or more of their hours each week. If the work location is within the urban growth boundary, the worker must be paid at least the Portland Metro rate.
The Portland metro area includes the part of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties inside the urban growth boundary.
Tiers and exceptions
- The minimum wage is the same for adults and for minors, and Oregon law does not allow a training wage below the minimum wage.
- Portland has no city minimum wage of its own: the higher rate is set by Oregon law for the urban growth boundary.
Portland, OR compared with Oregon and the federal minimum
| Minimum wage | October 30, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Oregon (statewide) | $15.55 | $15.55 |
| Federal | $7.25 | $7.25 |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies. See the Oregon minimum wage page for the statewide rules.
Portland, OR rate history
| Effective | Portland metro (inside the urban growth boundary) |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | $16.80 |
| July 1, 2025 | $16.30 |
| July 1, 2024 | $15.95 |
| July 1, 2023 | $15.45 |
| July 1, 2022 | $14.75 |
| July 1, 2021 | $14.00 |
| July 1, 2020 | $13.25 |
| July 1, 2019 | $12.50 |
| July 1, 2018 | $12.00 |
| July 1, 2017 | $11.25 |
Standard rate (most counties and areas outside the urban growth boundary)
- July 1, 2026$15.55
- July 1, 2025$15.05
Nonurban counties
- July 1, 2026$14.55
- July 1, 2025$14.05
Portland, OR minimum wage pay calculator
| Gross pay | Portland, OR ($16.80) | Oregon ($15.55) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly pay | $672.00 | $622.00 | $50.00 |
| Yearly pay | $34,944.00 | $32,344.00 | $2,600.00 |
Gross pay before taxes, paid straight time for every hour entered. The Portland, OR rate is the general rate for the group named above; tipped, youth and other groups follow the rules listed on this page.
What the official sources say
“If your work location is within the urban growth boundary, you must be paid at least the "Portland Metro" rate.”
“Typically, workers should be paid the wage for the county where you work 50% or more of your hours each week. If you travel for work, your employer can pay you the rate in each county worked.”
“Tips are separate and cannot be counted as wages. Tip credits are illegal in Oregon.”
“No. The minimum wage is the same for adults and for minors.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Portland, OR in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Portland, OR is $16.80 per hour for Portland metro (inside the urban growth boundary), in effect since July 1, 2026. It is set by Oregon minimum wage law (ORS 653.025), with a Portland metro rate for the urban growth boundary and administered by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).
Will the Portland, OR minimum wage go up in 2027?
Not announced yet. BOLI says it calculates the adjustment of the standard rate by April 30 each year from the March-to-March change in the Consumer Price Index, and any increase takes effect July 1. The Portland metro rate stays $1.25 over the standard rate.
How does the Portland, OR minimum wage compare with the Oregon and federal minimums?
The Oregon statewide minimum is $15.55, so Portland, OR is $1.25 higher because state law sets a higher rate for this region. The federal minimum is $7.25. An employer must pay the highest rate that applies.
Who is covered by the Portland, OR minimum wage?
Oregon's minimum wage depends on work location. Typically, workers should be paid the wage for the county where they work 50% or more of their hours each week. If the work location is within the urban growth boundary, the worker must be paid at least the Portland Metro rate. The Portland metro area includes the part of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties inside the urban growth boundary.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Portland, OR?
Tip credits are illegal in Oregon. Tips are separate and cannot be counted as wages, so a tipped worker in the Portland metro area must be paid at least $16.80 per hour before tips.
Are there different rates or exceptions in Portland, OR?
Standard rate (most counties and areas outside the urban growth boundary): $15.55; Nonurban counties: $14.55. The minimum wage is the same for adults and for minors, and Oregon law does not allow a training wage below the minimum wage.
Who sets the Portland, OR minimum wage?
State law sets it: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) publishes the rate, and Portland, OR has no separate city rate. Each July 1 the standard rate rises by the March-to-March change in the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest five cents; the Portland metro rate is $1.25 over the standard rate.
Sources for Portland, OR
Sources checked October 30, 2026.
The Portland metro column of the BOLI schedule starts on July 1, 2017; earlier rows have no metro rate.