Oregon Wage Calculator
Understanding Your Oregon Wages
Oregon's wage laws are designed to ensure fair compensation for employees, covering aspects like minimum wage, overtime, and pay frequency. This Oregon Wage Calculator helps you estimate your gross earnings based on your hourly rate, regular hours, and any overtime worked.
Oregon Minimum Wage
Oregon has a tiered minimum wage system that varies by location. As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage rates are:
- Portland Metro Area: $15.45 per hour
- Standard Counties: $14.20 per hour
- Non-Urban Counties: $13.20 per hour
These rates are subject to annual adjustments, typically on July 1st. Always ensure your hourly wage meets or exceeds the minimum wage for your specific county.
Overtime Rules in Oregon
In Oregon, non-exempt employees are generally entitled to overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There are some exceptions, such as certain agricultural workers or employees in specific industries, but for most workers, the 1.5x rule applies.
It's important to note that daily overtime (e.g., after 8 hours in a day) is not generally required by Oregon state law, unless specified by a collective bargaining agreement or employer policy. The primary focus is on hours worked over 40 in a 7-day workweek.
How the Calculator Works
This calculator estimates your gross pay before any deductions for taxes, insurance, or other withholdings. It takes into account:
- Hourly Wage: Your standard pay rate per hour.
- Regular Hours per Week: The number of hours you work at your standard rate, up to 40 hours.
- Overtime Hours per Week: Any hours worked beyond 40 in a week, which are calculated at 1.5 times your hourly wage.
- Pay Period: Allows you to see your estimated gross pay for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly periods.
Example Calculation:
Let's say an employee in a standard Oregon county earns $18.00 per hour, works 40 regular hours, and 5 overtime hours in a week. They are paid bi-weekly.
- Regular Pay: $18.00/hour * 40 hours = $720.00
- Overtime Pay: ($18.00/hour * 1.5) * 5 hours = $27.00/hour * 5 hours = $135.00
- Gross Weekly Pay: $720.00 + $135.00 = $855.00
- Gross Bi-Weekly Pay: $855.00 * 2 weeks = $1,710.00
Using the calculator with these inputs would yield a bi-weekly gross pay of $1,710.00.
Remember, this calculator provides a gross wage estimate. Your actual take-home pay will be lower due to mandatory deductions like federal and state income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and any voluntary deductions such as health insurance premiums or retirement contributions.