The Portland minimum wage for 2026 is $16.80 per hour, $1.75 more than the Oregon state minimum of $15.05 and well above the $7.25 federal floor. A state-set regional rate, not a city ordinance. Rose to $16.80 on July 1, 2026.
Applies inside the Portland urban growth boundary. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Portland wage details
City minimum wage
$16.80 per hour
Next scheduled change
Adjusts July 1
Set by
State-set tier
Tipped employees
No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Who it applies to
Applies inside the Portland urban growth boundary.
Portland vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Portland | $16.80 per hour |
| Oregon | $15.05 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Portland that is the $16.80 city rate.