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An upcoming Oregon minimum wage change will see a three-tiered incremental increase. Beginning July 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Oregon will increase at three different rates depending on the location within the state. Employers in Portland’s Urban Growth Boundary will see the largest annual increases, while employers in frontier counties* will see the smallest. The annual breakdown of the rate increases from 2016 until 2022 is as follows, with each increase taking place on July 1:
- Within Portland’s Urban Growth Boundary: $9.75, $11.25, $12.00, $12.50, $13.25, $14.00, $14.75
- Frontier Counties*: $9.50, $10.00, $10.50, $11.00, $11.50, $12.00, $12.50
- Remaining Areas: $9.75, $10.25, $10.75, $11.25, $12.00, $12.75, $13.50
Starting in 2023, the rates will be annually adjusted for inflation.
Household employers in Oregon should begin preparing for these changes, based on where you reside in the state. It’s also important to remember that the Oregon Domestic Workers’ Protection Act (similar to a Bill of Rights) took effect on January 1st of this year, providing many additional rights for nannies and other household employees beyond minimum wage.
For more information about how GTM keeps its household clients compliant with tax and wage laws, contact us at (800) 929-9213.
*Frontier counties include Malheur, Lake, Harney, Wheeler, Sherman, Gilliam, Wallowa, Grant, Jefferson, Baker, Union, Crook, Klamath, Douglas, Coos, Curry, Umatilla, and Morrow.
