Oregon’s minimum wage depends on the work location:
$14.75/hour – Portland metro
Within the urban growth boundary, including parts of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties
$13.50/hour – Standard
Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Yamhill, and parts of Clackamas, Multnomah, & Washington outside the urban growth boundary.
$12.50/hour – Non-urban
Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler Counties
You can find more information on minimum wage here
What do I need to know about state withholding tax?
Oregon law requires that every employer withhold income tax from both resident and nonresident employees working in Oregon.
New employers are required to register for a withholding account. Click here to register online.
What forms do employees need to set up state withholding?
Form OR-W-4 – Oregon Employee’s Withholding Statement and Exemption Certificate
What do I need to know about unemployment tax?
2023 Taxable Wage Base – $51,600
2023 New Employer UI Rate – 2.1%
With few exceptions, new employers are required to register for an unemployment tax account. Click here to register.
