If you work in Oregon, understanding the state’s minimum wage laws is essential to knowing your rights and planning your finances. Oregon continues to adjust its wage standards to reflect economic changes, and a recent increase took effect in 2025.
Oregon Minimum Wage: $15.05 Per Hour
As of July 1, 2025, Oregon’s minimum wage increased from $14.70 to $15.05 per hour.
This means most employees in Oregon must be paid at least $15.05 for every hour worked.
For full-time employees working 40 hours per week, this equals approximately:
$602 per week (before taxes)
$2,408 per month (before taxes)
$31,304 per year (before taxes)
These amounts are calculated before deductions such as federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare.
Tipped Employees: $15.05 Per Hour
Unlike some states, Oregon does not allow a lower tipped minimum wage. Tipped employees must be paid the full minimum wage of $15.05 per hour, regardless of how much they earn in tips.
This means:
Employers cannot count tips toward meeting the minimum wage requirement.
Tips are earned on top of the hourly wage.
All workers — including servers, bartenders, and other tipped employees — must receive at least $15.05 per hour from their employer.
What the 2025 Increase Means
The increase from $14.70 to $15.05 represents a $0.35 per hour raise for minimum wage workers.
For someone working full-time, that increase equals:
About $14 more per week
About $728 more per year (before taxes)
While the increase may seem modest, it provides additional income to help offset rising living costs across the state.
What Oregon Workers Should Remember
You must be paid at least $15.05 per hour as of July 1, 2025.
Tipped employees receive the full minimum wage before tips.
Employers are required to follow state wage laws.
If you believe you are not being paid correctly, you can contact the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) for assistance.
Final Thoughts
Oregon continues to maintain one of the higher minimum wages in the country, and the July 1, 2025 increase to $15.05 per hour reflects ongoing adjustments to support workers.
Understanding your wage rights helps ensure you are paid fairly and can better plan for your financial future.
Staying informed is one of the most important steps in protecting your paycheck.