OROregon pay rules
Minimum wage $15.55. Overtime after 40 hours in a week. If you are fired, your last check is due by the end of the next business day.
Oregon minimum wage$15.55 now
Oregon overtime lawsWeekly overtime after 40 hours
Oregon final paycheck lawFired: by the end of the next business day
Oregon PTO payout lawDepends on written policy
| Rule | Oregon | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $15.55 an hour since July 1, 2026. Adjusts for inflation each July 1. The 2027 rate is announced in April 2027. $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in non-urban counties. Adjusted every July 1. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Cash pay if you get tips | $15.55, the full minimum wage, with tips on top. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a work week. Daily overtime after 10 hours applies only in manufacturing, canning, drying and packing plants. | ORS 653.261checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if fired | By the end of the next business day | ORS 652.140, 652.150checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if you quit | Within 5 business days or the next payday, whichever is first. On the last day if at least 48 hours' notice was given | ORS 652.140, 652.150checked October 29, 2026 |
| If the last check is late | Penalty wages: the daily rate for up to 30 days of late payment (8 hours a day), plus fees. | ORS 652.140, 652.150checked October 29, 2026 |
| Unused vacation when you leave | Depends on your employer's written policy. The employer's written policy or contract governs payout of unused vacation. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Meal break | 30-minute fully off-duty meal period for work periods of 6 to 8 hours. More for longer shifts. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Rest break | Paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours or major portion worked. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
These rules cover the whole state. Cities and industries with their own rules are noted in the table. Checked October 29, 2026. Next check: January 1, 2027.