SUTA new-employer rate
2.4%
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SUTA wage base
$56,700
verified
Minimum wage
$15.55
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$0.89/$100
rank 38/51 (1 = priciest)
Minimum wage: $15.55 standard; $16.80 Portland metro; $14.55 non-urban counties.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Oregon?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,578 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Oregon unemployment $899 and typical workers' comp $333. That's $20.79 per hour worked.
What is the Oregon SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.4% on the first $56,700 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Oregon minimum wage in 2026?
$15.55 per hour. $15.55 standard; $16.80 Portland metro; $14.55 non-urban counties.
How much is workers' comp in Oregon?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Oregon's all-industry index rate at $0.89 per $100 of payroll (rank 38 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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