New minimum wage rates announced
Commissioner Stephenson has announced specifics on upcoming changes to Oregon’s minimum wage.
For hours worked July 1st and forward, Oregon’s minimum wage rates will increase based on year-over-year inflation to:
- Standard Minimum Wage: $15.55 per hour
- Portland Metro Minimum Wage: $16.80 per hour
- Non-Urban Minimum Wage: $14.55 per hour
The current standard minimum wage rate is $15.05. Based on an increase in the CPI of 3.3% from March 2025 to March 2026, the new standard minimum rate will be:
$15.05 X 1.033 = $15.55 (rounded to the nearest five cents)
By statute, the Portland metro minimum wage is $1.25 more than the standard minimum wage, and the non-urban minimum wage is $1.00 less than the standard minimum wage. See additional information on Oregon’s minimum wage here.
Oregon employers are required to post minimum wage posters. Individual posters reflecting the new minimum wage rates as of July 1, 2026 will be available for download on BOLI’s website free of charge by June 15, 2026. Updated composite posters will be available for pre-order by mid-May.
Employment Law Roadshow coming to Central Oregon
Bend is the next stop on our 2026 Employment Law Roadshow!
We love the convenience of online sessions, but nothing beats the engagement of in-person trainings. Connect with the Employer Assistance Division on May 21st at Wille Hall, Central Oregon Community College to learn the latest about employment laws and how employers can navigate risk.
We’re hosting a full morning of interactive trainings featuring real-world scenarios from the employer questions we hear from you most often. You’ll leave with new confidence in practical approaches for managing critical employment law requirements. Plus, you’ll have a chance to get to know the Employer Assistance team face-to-face — your go-to resource for when employment law uncertainty comes your way.
Breakfast provided. SHRM and HRCI recertification credit available.
Can’t make it? Consider joining us in Southern Oregon this September.
Details and registration information available on our Roadshow webpage.
Questions? We can help!
Our staff are available to answer your employment law questions. Call or email us: 971‑361-8400 | employer.assistance@boli.oregon.gov.
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