Minimum wage in the Portland metro area in 2026
The minimum wage in the Portland metro area is $16.80 an hour, $1.25 more than the Oregon minimum wage of $15.55. The next rate has not been announced yet.
Checked against official sources.
The Portland metro area minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $16.80
- A week, 40 hours
- $672.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $34,944
That is $50.00 more a week and $2,600 more a year than the Oregon minimum wage of $15.55, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Work done inside the Portland urban growth boundary, which covers parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Metro has an address lookup tool.
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in the Portland metro area must be paid the full $16.80 an hour before tips. Oregon has no tip credit.
The Portland metro area minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | $15.95 |
| July 1, 2025 | $16.30 |
| July 1, 2026 | $16.80now |
Oregon raises its standard rate every July 1 with inflation, and the Portland metro rate stays $1.25 above it. BOLI announces the July 2027 rate by April 30, 2027.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Oregon Minimum Wage, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
- Minimum wage schedule, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
- Minimum wage increase schedule, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.