Portland Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Portland, OR is $15.95/hr ($1.25 above the $14.70 Oregon state minimum). Portland metro rate applies inside Oregon's urban growth boundary. Standard Oregon and non-urban rates are lower. Adjusted every July 1.
Scheduled increase: $16.30/hr effective 2026-07-01.
Portland vs. Oregon vs. federal
Portland sets a higher floor than Oregon law ($14.70/hr statewide) and well above the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. When city, state, and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the highest rate for hours worked inside Portland city limits. Workers earning at the Portland minimum make $8.70 more per hour than the federal floor.
What this means for hiring in Portland
A higher local wage means every hour of a bad hire costs more. The cost of replacing an hourly worker typically runs 30% of first-year wages, and in Portland that number sits well above what it would be elsewhere in Oregon. That's why employers here are moving away from resume-only screening toward seeing real proof of skill before they bring someone on.
On Vetano, every candidate in Portland is ID-verified and shows their skills on video before you ever see their profile, so you spend your Portland minimum-wage hours on people who can actually do the job.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Portland?+
$15.95 per hour as of 2026-07-26. Portland metro rate applies inside Oregon's urban growth boundary. Standard Oregon and non-urban rates are lower. Adjusted every July 1.
Is Portland's minimum wage higher than Oregon's state minimum?+
Yes. Portland requires $15.95/hr, compared to $14.70/hr statewide. The higher rate applies to work performed within city limits.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Portland?+
Portland requires the full local minimum for tipped workers, before tips.
Is Portland's minimum wage going up?+
Yes, increasing to $16.30 on 2026-07-01.
Hiring hourly workers in Portland?
Post a job on Vetano and reach ID-verified candidates in Portland who show their skills on video. First 30 days free.
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Other city minimum wages
Cities where the local minimum exceeds the state rate. Also see the full state wage index.