Oregon has a top income tax rate of 9.9%, the 4th lowest combined sales tax (0.00%) and a $15.55 minimum wage as of 2026.
$10,144 a year: that is roughly what a Oregon homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($5,989), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($0), property tax on a $300,000 house ($2,430) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($1,725).
Oregon uses a graduated scale with 4 rates, topping out at 9.9%. Single filers' standard deduction: $2,910. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Oregon tax works out to about $3,801 (7.6% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $8,176 (8.2%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75% | over $0 | over $0 |
| 6.75% | over $4,550 | over $9,100 |
| 8.75% | over $11,400 | over $22,800 |
| 9.9% | over $125,000 | over $250,000 |
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Oregon's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Oregon to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $3,801 | $38,554 | $1,483 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $5,989 | $55,604 | $2,139 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $8,176 | $71,004 | $2,731 |
The state rate is 0.00% and local governments add 0.00% on average, for a combined 0.00%, 4th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $0 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Oregon minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, 9th highest in the country, or $32,344 a year for full-time work, $17,264 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Oregon paid property taxes equal to 0.81% of home value on average, the 24th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $2,430 a year, or $202 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 15.97¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 23rd lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $144 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 4 states it borders, Oregon has the lowest combined sales tax of its neighbors (0.00%) and the highest property tax rate of its neighbors (0.81%).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9.9% | 0.00% | $15.55 | 0.81% | 15.97¢ |
| California | 13.3% | 9.03% | $16.90 | 0.70% | 33.61¢ |
| Idaho | 5.3% | 6.03% | $7.25 | 0.50% | 13.73¢ |
| Nevada | None | 8.24% | $12.00 | 0.50% | 12.77¢ |
| Washington | None | 9.57% | $17.13 | 0.75% | 14.71¢ |
Oregon figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Oregon revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.