Oregon Tax & Salary Calculators (2026)
Everything you need to work out pay and tax as a Oregon resident in 2026, in one place. Oregon runs 4 progressive brackets from 4.75% to 9.90% after a $2,745 state standard deduction. Federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare) apply on top, identically in every state — the Oregon layer is what makes your net pay different from a neighbour's.
Oregon hits its top 9.9% bracket at just $125K — and combined with Portland-area local taxes can push effective rates above 13% for high earners. Cost of living in Oregon sits at index 115 (US average = 100), median household income is $80,426, and a one-bedroom apartment in Portland rents for around $1,600 per month. The local economy leans on tech, apparel (Nike), and forestry.
Oregon calculators
Oregon income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,300 | 4.75% |
| $4,300 – $10,750 | 6.75% |
| $10,750 – $125,000 | 8.75% |
| $125,000 and up | 9.90% |
Oregon has no state sales tax. Portland-area residents pay additional local taxes including Multnomah County 1.5%/3% and Metro 1% (above thresholds).
Oregon tax facts beyond income tax (2026)
| State sales tax | None |
| Avg. effective property tax | 0.93% of home value |
| Minimum wage 2026 | $15.05 / hour |
| Top state income tax rate | 9.90% |
| Reciprocity agreements | Arizona |
Oregon charges no general sales tax, homeowners pay an average effective property tax of 0.93% of market value, and the minimum wage in force during 2026 is $15.05 an hour. No sales tax, which offsets some of the higher income tax burden.
Paid Leave Oregon takes 0.6% of wages, plus a 0.1% statewide transit tax and local transit taxes around Portland.
Oregon exempts Social Security but fully taxes pensions and IRA withdrawals, with a small retirement income credit.
Commuting and remote work across Oregon lines
Oregon holds income-tax reciprocity agreements with Arizona. If you commute between them, your wages are taxed only by your state of residence — file the exemption certificate with your employer so the wrong state is not withheld from every paycheck.
If you work remotely for an out-of-state employer, the state where you physically sit normally has the first claim on your wages, while your employer may still be required to register for Oregon withholding. Keep a day-count record whenever you split the year between Oregon and Washington.
Oregon vs Washington: $75,000 salary compared
| Measure | Oregon | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Annual take-home | $55,571 | $61,593 |
| Effective tax rate | 25.9% | 17.9% |
| Cost-of-living index | 115 | 116 |
| Property tax rate | 0.93% | 0.94% |
| State sales tax | None | 6.5% |
The paycheck difference is $6,021 a year on a $75,000 salary, but the full picture depends on housing: a one-bedroom in Portland runs about $1,600 a month, and property and sales taxes shift the balance again. See the Washington hub for the mirror view.