Oregon Minimum Wage in 2027: Three Rates, and the Next Change Is July 1
Short answer: Oregon does not change on January 1, 2027. From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 the rates are $16.80 (Portland metro), $15.55 (standard) and $14.55 (non-urban counties). The next inflation adjustment takes effect July 1, 2027. Oregon bans tip credits.
Which counties get which rate
| Rate (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) | Where, per BOLI | Full-time pay |
|---|---|---|
| $16.80 Portland metro | Within the urban growth boundary, including parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties | $34,944 |
| $15.55 Standard | Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco and Yamhill counties, plus parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties outside the urban growth boundary | $32,344 |
| $14.55 Non-urban | Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler counties | $30,264 |
Source: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), "Oregon Minimum Wage." Full-time pay is rate × 2,080 hours.
Workers should typically be paid the wage for the county where they work 50% or more of their hours each week. If your work location is inside the urban growth boundary, you must be paid at least the Portland metro rate. BOLI offers an interactive map for borderline cases.
No tip credit, and other Oregon rules that differ from federal law
BOLI states that tips are separate and "cannot be counted as wages," and that "tip credits are illegal in Oregon." That is a bigger deal than the dollar amount for restaurant, bar and salon workers: an Oregon server's guaranteed hourly pay is the full local minimum, not a $2.13 federal cash wage. The same page says there is no sub-minimum training wage and no lower wage for minors.
On overtime, the U.S. Department of Labor's table lists weekly overtime after 40 hours, with an additional daily rule (after 10 hours) limited to certain manufacturing, packing and cannery work. Qualified overtime for the federal deduction remains the FLSA half-time premium on hours over 40 a week.
What about July 1, 2027?
BOLI says increases follow inflation (the Consumer Price Index) and take effect July 1. A worker whose shift straddles June 30 and July 1 gets two different rates, with the new rate applying to hours worked on or after 12:01 a.m. on July 1. We have not found the 2027 figures yet and will update this page when BOLI posts them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oregon's minimum wage change on January 1, 2027?
No. Oregon adjusts its minimum wage on July 1 each year. The rates for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 are $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 standard and $14.55 in non-urban counties.
Which Oregon minimum wage applies to me?
It depends on work location. BOLI says workers should typically be paid the wage for the county where they work 50% or more of their hours each week, and anyone working inside the Portland urban growth boundary must get at least the Portland metro rate. Delivery drivers who work across counties get the rate for the county where they start and end their day.
Can Oregon employers use a tip credit?
No. BOLI says tip credits are illegal in Oregon: tips are separate and cannot be counted as wages. Employers can require tip pooling among workers, but management or the house cannot share in the pool.
When will Oregon announce the July 2027 rate?
BOLI says increases are based on inflation and take effect July 1. The rates for July 2026 were announced in the spring of 2026, so we expect the 2027 announcement in spring 2027. We have not found a published 2027 figure yet.
Is Oregon overtime daily or weekly?
The U.S. Department of Labor's table lists weekly overtime after 40 hours, plus premium pay after 10 hours a day in nonfarm canneries, driers or packing plants and in mills, factories or manufacturing establishments (excluding sawmills, planing mills, shingle mills and logging camps).
Sources and citations
Every dollar figure on this page was checked against the official pages below on November 14, 2026. If an agency updates its guidance, the agency page controls.