Portland Minimum Wage
Portland (approx.)
$15.95/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
Portland sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than Oregon's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $15.95 per hour.Portland rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
Oregon uses regional minimum wages; the Portland metro rate is the highest tier.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current Portland rate with the city or the Oregon labor department before relying on it.
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