Oregon Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Oregon has no sales tax but taxes wages at 4.75% to 9.9%, lets you subtract part of your federal tax, and takes 0.6% for Paid Leave Oregon and 0.1% for the statewide transit tax.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Oregon income tax | -$151.87 | -$3,949 |
| Paid Leave Oregon | -$14.52 | -$378 |
| Oregon statewide transit tax | -$2.50 | -$65 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,749.42 | $45,485 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $3,949 a year (6.1% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 71¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $99.06. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Oregon pay levels
Based on Oregon's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,500 Half the median | $897.37 | $1,944.30 | $23,332 | 18.1% |
| $32,344 Minimum wage, full time | $1,003.75 | $2,174.78 | $26,097 | 19.3% |
| $57,000 Median wage | $1,686.05 | $3,653.11 | $43,837 | 23.1% |
| $72,460 Average wage | $2,092.96 | $4,534.75 | $54,417 | 24.9% |
| $85,500 1.5× the median | $2,403.91 | $5,208.48 | $62,502 | 26.9% |
| $114,000 2× the median | $3,061.36 | $6,632.94 | $79,595 | 30.2% |
| $171,000 3× the median | $4,310.12 | $9,338.59 | $112,063 | 34.5% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Oregon
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.55 Minimum wage | $501.87 | $32,344 | $26,097 |
| $20.55 75% of the median | $645.77 | $42,744 | $33,580 |
| $27.40 Median wage | $842.92 | $56,992 | $43,832 |
| $34.84 Average wage | $1,046.57 | $72,467 | $54,422 |
| $41.10 1.5× the median | $1,201.82 | $85,488 | $62,494 |
| $54.80 2× the median | $1,530.49 | $113,984 | $79,586 |
Oregon vs nearby states: take-home on $57,000
On a $57,000 (the Oregon median) salary, a single filer keeps about $4,142 a year more in Nevada than in Oregon. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $1,686.05 | $43,837 | — |
| Washington | $1,814.95 | $47,189 | +$3,351 |
| Nevada | $1,845.37 | $47,980 | +$4,142 |
| California | $1,763.29 | $45,845 | +$2,008 |
| Idaho | $1,771.80 | $46,067 | +$2,229 |
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Wages in Oregon
| Median wage, all jobs | $27.40 an hour · $57,000 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $72,460 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $43,837 a year · $1,686.05 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $85,220 |
| Jobs | 1,967,130 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Oregon income tax brackets 2026
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 4.75% | $0 – $4,550 |
| 6.75% | $4,551 – $11,400 |
| 8.75% | $11,401 – $125,000 |
| 9.9% | Over $125,000 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 4.75% | $0 – $9,100 |
| 6.75% | $9,101 – $22,800 |
| 8.75% | $22,801 – $250,000 |
| 9.9% | Over $250,000 |
- Standard deduction: $2,910 single, $5,820 married filing jointly, $4,685 head of household.
- Personal credit: $263 single, $526 married filing jointly (not available at higher incomes).
- Part of your federal income tax can be deducted.
Paychecks in Oregon: what to know
- Most Oregon workers pay 8.75% on most of their pay; the 9.9% rate starts at $125,000 of taxable income for single filers.
- You can subtract federal income tax paid, up to $8,750 in 2026, phasing out between $125,000 and $145,000 of income for single filers.
- Employees pay 0.6% of wages for Paid Leave Oregon (60% of the 1% contribution), on wages up to $184,500, and 0.1% statewide transit tax on all wages.
- Portland-area residents with high incomes also owe Metro's 1% supportive housing tax and, in Multnomah County, the Preschool for All tax; these start above about $125,000 single and are not included in this calculator.
- The standard minimum wage is $15.55 an hour from July 1, 2026, and $16.80 inside the Portland metro area.
- Sales tax: No sales tax.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Oregon. Yes. Oregon taxes wages at 4.75% to 9.9%, one of the highest top rates, which starts at $125,000 for single filers. You can subtract up to $8,750 of federal income tax, and employees pay 0.6% for Paid Leave Oregon plus a 0.1% statewide transit tax. Oregon also withholds Paid Leave Oregon (0.60%) and Oregon statewide transit tax (0.10%).
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
Oregon sources
Common questions
Does Oregon have a state income tax?
Yes. Oregon taxes wages at 4.75% to 9.9%, one of the highest top rates, which starts at $125,000 for single filers. You can subtract up to $8,750 of federal income tax, and employees pay 0.6% for Paid Leave Oregon plus a 0.1% statewide transit tax.
What is the Oregon income tax rate for 2026?
Oregon has graduated income tax rates from 4.75% to 9.9% in 2026. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median Oregon salary after taxes?
The median wage in Oregon is $57,000 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $43,837 of it, or $1,686.05 every two weeks, which is 77% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Oregon take home?
At $15.55 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $32,344 a year. A single filer takes home about $26,097, or $1,003.75 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Oregon?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Oregon, taxes take about 19% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($32,344), 23% at the state median of $57,000 and 30% at twice the median ($114,000). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Oregon income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Oregon after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Oregon is $27.40. Working 40 hours a week, that is $56,992 a year, and a single filer takes home about $43,832, or $842.92 a week ($21.07 per hour worked).
How much does the average Oregon worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Oregon is $72,460 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $54,417 a year, or $2,092.96 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Oregon?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare and Oregon income tax. On a $5,000 bonus with a $57,000 salary, a single filer in Oregon sees about $3,098 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Oregon?
The average (mean) wage in Oregon is $72,460 a year, and the median is $57,000 ($27.40 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Oregon workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Oregon?
The median household income in Oregon was $85,220 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Oregon pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Oregon minimum wage paycheck ($1,244.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $95.17. Oregon also withholds Paid Leave Oregon (0.60%) and Oregon statewide transit tax (0.10%).
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Oregon median wage of $57,000, that is $3,534 for Social Security and $827 for Medicare a year, or $167.71 per biweekly paycheck. Oregon also withholds Paid Leave Oregon (0.60%) and Oregon statewide transit tax (0.10%).
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Oregon or Washington?
On a $57,000 (the Oregon median) salary, a single filer keeps about $3,351 a year more in Washington than in Oregon. Washington: $47,189, Nevada: $47,980, California: $45,845, Idaho: $46,067; Oregon: $43,837 (single filer, $57,000 salary, no pre-tax deductions).