Oregon Minimum Wage Calculator 2026
Oregon minimum wage: $14.7/hr (tipped: $14.7/hr). Calculate annual salary, monthly income, and take-home pay at minimum wage.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
This calculator computes annual, monthly, and weekly earnings at Oregon's minimum wage of $14.7/hr. For tipped employees, the base rate is $14.7/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Oregon's rate is higher, so the state rate applies. Calculations assume no overtime and consistent hours.
Key State Information
Oregon minimum wage: $14.7/hr. Tipped rate: $14.7/hr. Oregon requires full minimum wage for tipped employees — no tip credit is allowed.
How to Use This Minimum Wage Calculator
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Select your state
The calculator uses Oregon Minimum Wage's current minimum wage rate. Many states have rates above the federal minimum ($7.25). Some cities have even higher local minimums.
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Enter your hours per week
Input your typical weekly hours. Part-time (under 30 hours) and full-time (35-40 hours) result in very different annual incomes. Overtime (40+ hours) is paid at 1.5x the minimum wage rate.
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Add any tips (tipped workers)
If you're a tipped employee, enter average weekly tips. The tipped minimum wage is lower ($2.13 federal), but total compensation must meet the standard minimum wage. If it doesn't, the employer must make up the difference.
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Review your income breakdown
The calculator shows gross annual income, estimated taxes, and take-home pay. Compare to living wage estimates and cost of living to understand purchasing power.
Example Calculation
Let's calculate minimum wage earnings in Oregon Minimum Wage.
A worker earning $15/hour working 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Gross annual income: $31,200. Federal income tax on this amount: approximately $1,878 (after standard deduction of $15,000). FICA taxes: $2,387. State income tax varies.
Result: Gross annual: $31,200. Estimated take-home: approximately $25,200-$27,000 (varies by state income tax). At the federal minimum of $7.25/hour, gross annual is only $15,080 — below the poverty line for a family of 2. The difference between $7.25 and $15/hour is $16,120/year gross. States with $15+ minimums: Washington, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, among others.
What Affects Your Results
State vs. Federal Rate
Workers earn whichever rate is higher — state or federal. Currently 30 states + DC have rates above the federal $7.25. Oregon Minimum Wage's rate determines the floor.
Tipped vs. Non-Tipped
Tipped employees have a separate (lower) minimum wage in most states. The federal tipped minimum is $2.13/hour. 7 states require the full minimum wage for tipped workers: Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Local Ordinances
Many cities and counties set their own minimums above state level. This creates a patchwork where a worker in one city earns more than someone miles away doing the same job.
Cost of Living
$15/hour in rural Mississippi provides very different purchasing power than $15/hour in San Francisco. Oregon Minimum Wage cost of living should be factored into any minimum wage analysis.
Tips for Oregon Minimum Wage Residents
- Check if Oregon Minimum Wage has scheduled minimum wage increases. Many states are phasing in $15/hour over several years. Knowing the schedule helps with financial planning.
- If you live in a city, check the local minimum wage — many cities (Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, NYC) have higher minimums than their state requires.
- Tipped workers: track your tips carefully. If tips + tipped wage don't equal the regular minimum wage for a pay period, your employer MUST pay the difference. Many employers don't — know your rights.
- Consider career advancement options: certifications, training programs, and skills development can move you beyond minimum wage. Many employers reimburse education costs for existing employees.
- Look into earned income tax credit (EITC) eligibility — minimum wage workers often qualify for $500-$7,430 in refundable tax credits. Free tax filing services (IRS VITA program) help claim these credits.
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What is the minimum wage in Oregon in 2026?
Oregon's minimum wage is $14.7/hr as of 2026. For tipped employees, the minimum is $14.7/hr. Working 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, this equals approximately $30,576 gross annual income.
Is Oregon's minimum wage going up?
Many states have scheduled annual minimum wage increases tied to inflation (CPI). Check Oregon's Department of Labor for upcoming rate changes. Several states are gradually increasing toward $15/hr.
Can you live on minimum wage in Oregon?
Oregon's cost of living index is 113.1 (100 = national average). At $14.7/hr full time, you'd earn about $30,576/year before taxes. With above-average costs, this would be very challenging.
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