Oregon

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Indexing method

ncsl.org says indexing method is Indexed annual increases began July 1, 2023. (2016 legislation), as of 2026-08-12.

Oregon | $15.55 | $15.05 | The state has a standard minimum wage but requires employers in the urban growth boundary to pay $1.25 above the standard minimum wage and allows employer in nonurban counties to pay $1 less than the standard minimum wage. Indexed annual increases began July 1, 2023. (2016 legislation) |

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/state-minimum-wages

oregon.gov says indexing method is Increases to the minimum wage are based on inflation (if applicable) and take effect on July 1st of each year, as of 2026-08-12.

Currently, exempt employees must receive the more generous federal amount to be exempt under both state and federal law. Note that a salary is an agreed upon amount representing compensation for a period not less than a week, exclusive of board, lodging, or other facilities. Almost all Oregon employers are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the minimum salary to qualify for exemption under that law is $684 per week&#160;or $35,568 annually&#160;(allowing up to 10% of the salary basis threshold to be met with nondiscretionary bonuses/incentives, including commissions, paid at least annually).&#160; <https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/https&#58;//www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/17g-overtime-salary> Visit the US DOL website on this topic. May I pay my new employees a training wage which is below the minimum wage? No.

https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/minimum-wage.aspx