Convert your annual salary to hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay in Portland, and compare it to the local minimum wage and regional living wage for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Portland minimum wage: $15.45/hour | Living wage: $23.00/hour
Median household income in Portland is about $85,000. The applicable minimum wage is $15.45/hour, and the regional living wage for a single adult is about $23.00/hour. Use the comparisons below to see where a given salary lands.
| Pay Benchmark (Portland) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.45 | $32,136 |
| Regional living wage (single adult) | $23.00 | $47,840 |
| Median household income | $40.87 | $85,000 |
| Standard full-time hours | - | 2,080 hours/year |
Portland is the largest city in Oregon, known for a strong outdoor and bicycle culture, with an economy spanning athletic and apparel brands (including Nike and Columbia nearby), semiconductors, clean technology, the Port of Portland, and a vibrant food and craft-beverage scene.
| Local Metric | Portland (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 640,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Multnomah County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 120 |
| Regional living wage, single adult | $23.00/hour |
| Regional living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $45.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.45/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,600/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,950/month |
| Median home price | $520,000 |
| Median household income | $85,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 0% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
Divide your annual salary by your total work hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks is 2,080 hours). For example, a $85,000 salary in Portland is about $40.87/hour at full time.
Median household income in Portland is around $85,000. Because the cost-of-living index is 120 (US average = 100) and average 1-bedroom rent is $1,600/month, what counts as comfortable depends heavily on housing costs.
The applicable minimum wage in Portland is $15.45/hour, which is about $32,136/year at full time. Portland sits inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary, where Oregon sets a higher regional minimum wage of $15.45/hour, above the standard statewide rate, indexed each July.
Regional wage research estimates a single adult in Multnomah County needs about $23.00/hour, roughly $47,840/year, to cover basic costs without assistance.
At full time, $85,000/year is about $40.87/hour, $7,083/month gross, and $3,269 per biweekly paycheck before taxes.