Oregon Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Oregon minimum wage is $15.55/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, a calculator pre-set to Oregon, and how to file a wage claim if you're owed money.
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Oregon follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $15.55/hr in full. No tip credit: tipped staff must be paid the full minimum in cash, with tips on top.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: By the end of the next business day. Quit: Last day if 48+ hrs' notice; otherwise within 5 business days or next payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal per 6-hr work period. Rest: 10-min paid rest per 4 hrs worked.
Oregon pay & overtime calculator
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OT $30.00/hrOregon follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Oregon figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Oregon's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.
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How to file a wage claim in Oregon
To recover unpaid wages in Oregon, file with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Federal law lets you claim up to 2 years of back pay (3 if the violation was willful), plus an equal amount in liquidated damages.
- Agency
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). File a wage claim
- Federal window
- 2 years of back pay, or 3 if the violation was willful, plus equal liquidated damages.
- Oregon adds
- Oregon penalty wages can run up to 30 days' pay for late final wages.
Step by step
- 1Gather your records
Collect pay stubs, time records, schedules and any texts about hours. In Oregon, your own honest records can carry a claim if the employer's are missing.
- 2Work out what you're owed
The back-pay estimator adds up the unpaid wages and how far back you can recover them.
- 3Send a written demand
Many disputes settle after a dated letter that states the amount owed and the deadline you're giving the employer to pay.
- 4File with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
If the employer doesn't pay, file a wage claim with the agency below. Filing is free and you don't need a lawyer.
- 5Mind the deadline
Federal claims must be filed within 2 years (3 if willful). Your state may set a shorter deadline for its own process, so don't wait.
Oregon wage claim questions
Who do I file an unpaid-wage claim with in Oregon?
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). You can also sue in court, often with an employment attorney.
How far back can I recover unpaid wages in Oregon?
Federal law (FLSA) allows 2 years of back pay, or 3 years for a willful violation, plus an equal amount in liquidated damages. Oregon penalty wages can run up to 30 days' pay for late final wages.
Can my employer retaliate for filing a wage claim in Oregon?
No. Federal and state law prohibit firing, demoting or punishing you for asserting your right to be paid. Retaliation is a separate violation you can also claim.
Cities in Oregon with a higher minimum wage
These Oregon localities set a local minimum above the state's $15.55/hr: