Oregon Minimum Wage Regional Increases
- Ishaan Satija
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
Intro
Oregon already ties its minimum wage to where a person works, and another round of increases is landing. For workers near the edge of different regions, the location of the job can change their pay.
What Changed
On July 1, 2025, Oregon’s regionally based minimum wage system raises pay again, with different rates depending on the area. The law continues to treat Portland, standard counties, and lower cost regions differently. Employees doing the same job for the same company can earn different hourly wages simply because they work in different counties. Employers must track hours by location much more carefully to stay compliant.
What to Watch Next
Watch whether workers shift toward higher wage regions when looking for jobs and whether employers move roles toward lower wage areas. Also watch if pressure builds to simplify the system into a single statewide rate in the future.
