Oregon paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Four brackets from 4.75% to 9.9%, with the 8.75% rate starting at $11,400 of taxable income |
|---|---|
| Deductions & credits | A standard deduction of $2,900 (single) or $5,800 (married filing jointly); A personal credit of $260 (single) or $520 (joint) subtracted from the tax; A subtraction for federal income tax of up to $8,750, which phases out at higher incomes |
| State payroll taxes | Paid Leave Oregon (0.6% of wages up to $184,500, 60% of the 1% contribution) and Statewide Transit Tax (0.1% of all wages) |
| Local income taxes | Portland-area residents with high incomes pay the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax (1% of taxable income over $128,000 single or $205,000 joint in 2026), and Multnomah County residents also pay the Preschool for All tax (1.5% over $125,000 or $200,000, rising to 3% over $250,000 or $400,000). |
| Federal (every state) | 2026 brackets from 10% to 37%; Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000 |
| Sales tax | No general sales tax — Oregon sales tax calculator |
How Oregon taxes your paycheck
Four brackets from 4.75% to 9.9%, with the 8.75% rate starting at $11,400 of taxable income. The calculation starts from federal adjusted gross income with Oregon modifications, less federal income tax up to a limit, and filers get a standard deduction of $2,900 (single) or $5,800 (married filing jointly), a personal credit of $260 (single) or $520 (joint) subtracted from the tax and a subtraction for federal income tax of up to $8,750, which phases out at higher incomes. Employers withhold it each payday using the state's withholding formula, so a pay stub can differ a little from the annual tax estimated here; any difference settles when you file your Oregon return.
State payroll contributions
- Paid Leave Oregon: 0.6% of wages up to $184,500, 60% of the 1% contribution. Source: Oregon Employment Department and DOR, 2026 combined payroll tax instructions.
- Statewide Transit Tax: 0.1% of all wages. Source: Oregon Department of Revenue, 2026.
The calculator applies these to gross pay minus Section 125 (pre-tax health) deductions. They fund benefits you can claim yourself, such as partial wage replacement during a disability or a family or medical leave.
Worked example: $65,000 salary in Oregon
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks), with no 401(k) or health deductions — the calculator's starting values:
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$942.50 |
| Oregon income tax | −$167.81 | −$4,363.00 |
| OR Paid Leave Oregon | −$15.00 | −$390.00 |
| OR Statewide Transit Tax | −$2.50 | −$65.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,907.29 | $49,589.50 |
Federal: $65,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $48,900 taxable, which the 2026 single brackets tax at $5,620.00.
Oregon: $65,000 − $2,900 standard deduction − $5,620 federal tax subtraction = $56,480 taxable; the brackets give $4,623.00 − $260.00 personal exemption credit = $4,363.00 (6.71% of pay).
Paid Leave Oregon $390.00; Statewide Transit Tax $65.00.
All taxes together take 23.7% of gross pay, leaving $49,589.50.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Oregon
| Salary | Single, per year | Single, biweekly | OR income tax | Total tax rate | Married jointly, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $31,602 | $1,215.46 | $2,438 | 21% | $34,114 |
| $50,000 | $38,797 | $1,492.19 | $3,208 | 22.4% | $41,491 |
| $65,000 | $49,590 | $1,907.29 | $4,363 | 23.7% | $52,412 |
| $80,000 | $59,148 | $2,274.94 | $5,402 | 26.1% | $63,204 |
| $100,000 | $71,328 | $2,743.40 | $7,152 | 28.7% | $77,594 |
| $150,000 | $99,935 | $3,843.64 | $12,806 | 33.4% | $111,441 |
Standard deduction only, with no pre-tax deductions or dependents and no local tax. The total tax rate (single) includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax and state payroll contributions.
Oregon compared with nearby states
On a $65,000 salary (single, biweekly), Oregon ranks 51 of 51 for take-home pay, where 1 keeps the most. Nevada, Washington, Idaho and California would leave you more each year.
Local income taxes are left out, except Maryland's county tax, which every resident pays (3.20% used here).
| State | State & county income tax | State payroll taxes | Take-home per year | vs. Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $4,363 | $455 | $49,590 | — |
| Washington | $0 | $902 | $53,506 | +$3,916 |
| Idaho | $2,337 | $0 | $52,071 | +$2,481 |
| Nevada | $0 | $0 | $54,408 | +$4,818 |
| California | $1,873 | $845 | $51,689 | +$2,100 |
Good to know about Oregon paychecks
- Oregon withholds a 0.1% statewide transit tax from all wages (a proposed increase failed at the polls in May 2026) and 0.9 cents per hour worked for the Workers' Benefit Fund.
- Oregon lets you subtract up to $8,750 of federal income tax in 2026, but its 8.75% rate starts at just $11,400 of taxable income for single filers.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $65,000 a year after taxes in Oregon?
About $49,590 a year, or $1,907.29 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after $5,620 of federal income tax, $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare, $4,363 of Oregon income tax and $455 of Paid Leave Oregon and Statewide Transit Tax. A married couple filing jointly on the same salary keeps about $52,412.
Does Oregon have a state income tax?
Yes. Four brackets from 4.75% to 9.9%, with the 8.75% rate starting at $11,400 of taxable income. On a $65,000 salary a single filer owes about $4,363 a year, 6.71% of pay.
What else is taken out of a paycheck in Oregon?
Besides federal taxes and state income tax, Oregon employees pay Paid Leave Oregon (0.6% of wages up to $184,500, 60% of the 1% contribution) and Statewide Transit Tax (0.1% of all wages). On a $65,000 salary that comes to about $455 a year.
Do cities or counties in Oregon tax wages?
Portland-area residents with high incomes pay the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax (1% of taxable income over $128,000 single or $205,000 joint in 2026), and Multnomah County residents also pay the Preschool for All tax (1.5% over $125,000 or $200,000, rising to 3% over $250,000 or $400,000).
Is take-home pay higher in Oregon or nearby states?
On a $65,000 single salary, Oregon ranks 51 of 51 for take-home pay at $49,590. Nevada ($54,408), Washington ($53,506) and Idaho ($52,071) leave more.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your federal Form W-4, any Oregon withholding certificate, pre-tax benefits and year-to-date wages. Oregon income tax figures: Oregon Department of Revenue, 2026 tax estimate publication (OR-ESTIMATE) and 2026 withholding formulas. Payroll contributions: sources listed above. Checked October 2026.