Oregon Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in Oregon after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax. Set to a $75,000 salary by default; change any field.
Oregon Wage Taxes at a Glance
Oregon taxes wages on a sliding scale of 4 brackets between 4.75% and 9.9%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $125,000 for a single filer. A single filer deducts about $2,910 before the rates apply.
You adjust state withholding with Form OR-W-4, filed with payroll.
Oregon has no sales tax, employees pay a 0.2% statewide transit tax (up from 0.1% in 2026), and 60% of Paid Leave Oregon premiums.
What a Minimum-Wage Paycheck Looks Like in Oregon
Under the Department of Labor's July 1, 2026 list, the minimum wage in Oregon is $15.55 an hour. Oregon's standard rate is $15.55. It is $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in non-urban counties. The examples use $15.55. Put in a 40-hour week and that is $622.00 before tax and roughly $498.25 after it (single filer, no deductions), which works out to $25,909 across a year. About $2,259 of that yearly pay goes to state income tax and programs.
Against the $57,000 median wage in Oregon, a full-time minimum-wage year of $32,344 equals about 57%.
Check the Oregon labor department for the latest rate before relying on these numbers; the hourly paycheck calculator lets you try your own wage.
What Oregon Workers Earn and What They Keep
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025) puts the median annual wage across all occupations in Oregon at $57,000, which is 12% above the US median of $50,980. The mean is $72,460 across about 1,967,100 wage and salary jobs.
What each pay level keeps after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs (single filer, no deductions, paid biweekly):
| Oregon wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $35,680 | $28,271 | $1,087.35 | 20.8% |
| Typical worker (median) | $57,000 | $43,366 | $1,667.91 | 23.9% |
| Mean (average) | $72,460 | $53,715 | $2,065.97 | 25.9% |
| Top quarter | $83,070 | $60,166 | $2,314.08 | 27.6% |
OEWS counts wage and salary jobs and leaves out the self-employed. Your own pay depends on your job and employer. Enter it in the salary paycheck calculator.
How Often Oregon Employers Pay
Per the Department of Labor: Oregon requires pay at least monthly. Special cases exist, and the Oregon labor department is the place to confirm them.
The allowed pay schedule for a full-time salary of $57,000 a year (the BLS median wage there), single filer, no deductions:
| Schedule | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,750.00 | $3,613.80 |
The pay frequency guide explains the trade-offs, and the biweekly and weekly calculators take your own inputs.
Oregon Deductions, Programs and Local Taxes
State Payroll Programs
These employee-paid state programs are built into the estimate (approximate rates):
- OR Statewide Transit Tax: 0.2% of wages, no wage cap.
- Paid Leave Oregon: 0.6% of wages up to $184,500.
Local Taxes
Portland-area workers may owe a Metro supportive housing and Multnomah County taxes on higher incomes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In Oregon, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
Oregon Income Tax Brackets
Estimated Oregon income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $2,910:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $4,550 | 4.75% |
| $4,550 to $11,400 | 6.75% |
| $11,400 to $125,000 | 8.75% |
| $125,000 and up | 9.9% |
Salary Ladder for Oregon
At $75,000 (single, no deductions) Oregon take-home is about $55,260 a year, ranking 51 of 51 among states and DC, $3,621 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $932.68 | $24,250 | 19.2% | $2,035 |
| $45,000 | $1,341.14 | $34,870 | 22.5% | $3,468 |
| $60,000 | $1,749.60 | $45,490 | 24.2% | $4,900 |
| $75,000 | $2,125.37 | $55,260 | 26.3% | $6,333 |
| $100,000 | $2,709.99 | $70,460 | 29.5% | $8,720 |
| $150,000 | $3,847.75 | $100,042 | 33.3% | $13,749 |
How Oregon Stacks Up Regionally
Holding pay at $75,000 for a single filer, here is Oregon next to the states it borders or sits near:
| Location | Kept per year | State tax and programs | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (this page) | $55,260 | $6,333 | +$0 |
| Washington | $60,550 | $1,042 | +$5,290 |
| California | $57,830 | $3,763 | +$2,570 |
| Idaho | $58,726 | $2,867 | +$3,466 |
| Nevada | $61,592 | $0 | +$6,333 |
Differences are measured against Oregon. Border commuters should note that the work state normally taxes wages and the home state may offer a credit.
How to Keep More of Your Oregon Paycheck
- In Oregon, a pre-tax dollar can save state tax at up to 9.9% in addition to the federal saving, when the deduction applies.
- Payroll programs such as OR Statewide Transit Tax come out of every check and cannot be avoided, so budget for them.
- Payroll uses Form OR-W-4 for state withholding, so update it when your situation changes.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Portland-area workers may owe a Metro supportive housing and Multnomah County taxes on higher incomes.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Common Oregon Payroll Questions
Does Oregon have a state income tax?
Oregon taxes wages on a sliding scale, from 4.75% up to 9.9%.
What is the net pay on $60,000 in Oregon?
About $1,749.60 every two weeks, or $45,490 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Oregon tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
What must Oregon employers pay per hour at minimum?
As of July 1, 2026, Oregon sets the floor at $15.55 an hour (US Department of Labor). Oregon's standard rate is $15.55. It is $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in non-urban counties. The examples use $15.55. At 40 hours a week that is about $498.25 take-home per week for a single filer.
How much do people earn in Oregon?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $57,000 and a mean of $72,460 in Oregon across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $43,366 a year.
What are the payday rules in Oregon?
Oregon requires pay at least monthly. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Do cities or counties in Oregon tax wages?
Portland-area workers may owe a Metro supportive housing and Multnomah County taxes on higher incomes. Use the local income tax field in the calculator to include one.
How do I change state withholding in Oregon?
Oregon uses Form OR-W-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
If I live in another state but work in Oregon, where do I pay tax?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in Washington and work in Oregon, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
Where does Oregon place for keeping your paycheck?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Oregon at 51 of 51 including DC, at about $55,260 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.