Oregon Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Oregon take-home pay — federal tax, Oregon's progressive state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare all included.
Oregon payroll tax overview
Oregon uses a progressive income tax with four brackets, from 4.75% up to a top rate of 9.9% — one of the highest top marginal rates in the country. The top rate applies to taxable income above $125,000 for single filers.
Oregon does not add any state-specific payroll deduction on top of income tax, and there are no local city or county income taxes. Notably, Oregon also has no state sales tax, which is part of why its income tax rates run higher than many other states.
Worked example
A single filer earning $75,000/year in Oregon, paid biweekly:
| Item | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | ≈ $313.00 | ≈ $8,140.00 |
| Social Security | $178.85 | $4,650.00 |
| Medicare | $41.83 | $1,087.50 |
| Oregon state tax | ≈ $240.83 | ≈ $6,261.50 |
| Net pay | ≈ $2,109.65 | ≈ $54,861.00 |
Local income context: how Oregon compares
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, Oregon's median household income is $85,220 — above the 2024 national median of $81,604. Oregon's income sits comfortably above the national median, driven by Portland's tech and outdoor-apparel sector (Nike and several major chip manufacturers are headquartered or have large operations here) — notably, the state pairs this relatively high income with no sales tax at all.
Median household income reflects a full household (often two earners), while the calculator above estimates take-home pay for a single individual's salary — so it's a useful benchmark for context rather than a direct comparison, but it helps illustrate how a given salary stacks up against typical earnings in Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
How Oregon compares to other states
Oregon's 9.9% top rate places it among the highest-tax states nationally, comparable to Minnesota and not far below California. Because Oregon has no sales tax to offset this, the overall tax burden on income is more concentrated than in states that spread the burden across income and consumption taxes.
Oregon cost-of-living context
Oregon's cost of living is elevated in the Portland metro area, while more moderate in other parts of the state. The lack of sales tax offers some offsetting benefit on everyday purchases, partially balancing the relatively high income tax rate shown in this calculator.
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Oregon minimum wage context
Oregon sets a statewide minimum wage that varies by region — the Portland metro area has a higher minimum wage than non-urban counties, and some rural counties have a lower rate. Check your specific region if entering an hourly rate into this calculator.