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Portland has the heaviest combined state and local income tax burden in the United States. On top of Oregon's 9.9% top rate, Multnomah County's Preschool for All tax adds 1.5% above $125,000 and 3% above $250,000, and the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax adds another 1% above $128,000.
Tax year 2026 · Updated 2026-08-29 · Portland minimum wage $16.80
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Local income tax in Portland
A Portland resident earning above $250,000 faces a marginal state and local rate approaching 14%. Both local taxes are threshold taxes on income above a floor rather than on the whole amount, which makes crossing $125,000 or $250,000 a genuine cliff for the marginal dollar. Every Oregon worker also pays the 0.1% statewide transit tax, which has no cap and no exemption, and the 0.6% employee share of Paid Leave Oregon.
Take-home pay in Portland at different salaries
Single filer, no dependents, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 tax year, bi-weekly pay.
| Gross salary | Federal | FICA | OR tax | Local tax | Annual take-home | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,950 | $0 | $31,370 | $1,206.52 |
| $55,000 | $4,420 | $4,208 | $4,368 | $0 | $42,005 | $1,615.56 |
| $70,000 | $6,570 | $5,355 | $5,785 | $0 | $52,290 | $2,011.14 |
| $90,000 | $10,970 | $6,885 | $7,675 | $0 | $64,470 | $2,479.60 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $10,510 | $0 | $82,740 | $3,182.29 |
| $160,000 | $27,134 | $12,240 | $14,659 | $525 | $105,442 | $4,055.45 |
Working in Portland but living elsewhere
Portland applies its local tax to wages earned in the jurisdiction regardless of where you live, so commuting in does not avoid it. If you also live in a taxing jurisdiction, check whether your home city grants a credit for tax paid here — a partial credit leaves a balance that arrives as a bill rather than as withholding.
Our guide to working in two states covers resident credits, part-year returns and the convenience-of-the-employer rules that catch out remote workers.
Portland minimum wage
The minimum wage that applies in Portland for 2026 is $16.80 an hour, above the Oregon state rate of $15.55. At full-time hours that is $34,944 of gross pay a year and roughly $27,785 after tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does Portland have a city income tax?
Yes. A Portland resident earning above $250,000 faces a marginal state and local rate approaching 14%.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Portland?
On a $75,000 salary a single filer has roughly $19,665 withheld a year: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, $6,258 in Oregon state tax and premiums. Take-home is about $55,335 a year, or $2,128.25 every two weeks.
What is the total income tax rate in Portland?
For a $75,000 single filer, an effective total rate of about 26.2% across federal, FICA, state and local tax. The marginal rate on the next dollar is higher.
Related calculators
For the full Oregon picture including brackets, reciprocity and every local jurisdiction, see the Oregon paycheck calculator. If you are paid by the hour, the Oregon hourly calculator handles overtime and shift work.