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Jun 22, 2026 1 min read

USA: Oregon BOLI 1 July 2026 Minimum Wage Rates In Force

Oregon BOLI officially announced the 1 July 2026 inflation-adjusted minimum wage rates (CPI 3.3%, March 2025 to March 2026). Three tiers: Portland Metro $16.80, Standard counties $15.55, Non-urban $14.55. No tip credit permitted in Oregon — tipped employees receive the full applicable minimum wage.

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  • Oregon’s annual CPI-indexed minimum wage update for 1 July 2026 has been officially gazetted by BOLI Commissioner Christina Stephenson. Portland Metro rate (inside the urban growth boundary) rises from $16.30 to $16.80/hour. Standard rate (most counties) rises from $15.05 to $15.55/hour. Non-urban rate (18 counties) rises from $14.05 to $14.55/hour. Oregon does NOT permit a tipped-wage credit. Posters reflecting the new rates available for download from boli.oregon.gov from 15 June 2026.

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