Oregon Minimum Wage Increase July 1, 2025

Payroll and HR teams in Oregon: Oregon’s annual inflation adjustment took effect on July 1, 2025, bumping the minimum wage in all three state zones.


New 2025 Rates

Work LocationHourly Rate (effective 7/1/25)
Portland Metro (inside the urban-growth boundary)$16.30
Standard Counties$15.05
Non-urban Counties$14.05

Rates stay in effect through June 30, 2026. oregon.govkgw.com


Fast Facts for HR & Payroll

  1. Applies to hours worked on/after 12:01 a.m. July 1. Split shifts that cross midnight must be paid at the new rate for hours worked on July 1 and later. oregon.gov
  2. Three-zone system remains. Use employees’ primary work location to determine which rate applies. BOLI’s interactive map can help if staff work in multiple counties. oregon.gov
  3. Annual CPI adjustments continue. Expect a fresh calculation—and new rates—every July 1. oregon.gov
  4. No tip credit. Oregon bans tip offsets; tipped workers must receive the full minimum wage. oregon.gov

Compliance To-Do List

Task
Update wage tables in payroll/HRIS
Verify employee work-location coding
Communicate new rates to managers & affected staff
Adjust labor budgets, job ads, and offer letters
Replace on-site posters or update digital notice board

Official Resources

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to be construed as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Employers should closely monitor the rules and regulations specific to their jurisdiction(s) and should seek advice from counsel relative to their rights and responsibilities. 

By Dakota Hebert
Chief Marketing Officer, Checkwriters
Dakota joined Checkwriters in 2013, where he worked in the Sales and Marketing departments and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer. He is responsible for the company’s national brand and marketing, corporate communications, and hosts the Checkwriters Podcast. Previously, he worked in communications in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. He lives with his wife and five children in Massachusetts.

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