Oregon · tax year 2026
Portland paycheck calculator
People in Portland pay a local income tax of up to 4% on higher incomes on top of Oregon income tax. On $85,000 a year, a single person takes home about $62,197, or $2,392.20 every two weeks.
Estimated take-home pay · 2026
Biweekly pay · Single · Portland / Multnomah County, Oregon
$2,392.20 per paycheck
from $3,269.23 before taxes · 26 paychecks a year
Where each dollar goes
- Take-home pay73.2%$62,197
- Federal income tax11.6%$9,870
- Social Security and Medicare7.6%$6,503
- State taxes7.6%$6,430
Line by line
Per paycheckPer yearPay
Taxes
Federal income tax$379.62$9,870
2026 brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction, worked out for the year and spread over your paychecks. IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32
Social Security$202.69$5,270
6.2% of wages up to $184,500. Traditional 401(k) contributions do not reduce it. SSA wage base · 2026
Medicare$47.40$1,233
1.45% of wages, with no cap. IRS Pub. 15 · 2026
Oregon income tax$224.43$5,835
Oregon taxes income at 4.75% to 9.9% after a small standard deduction, a subtraction for federal income tax of up to $8,750, and a $263 credit per person. Oregon · 2026
Paid Leave Oregon$19.62$510
Paid Leave Oregon. The 2026 contribution is 1% of wages up to $184,500; employees pay 60% of it, 0.6% of wages. Paid Leave Oregon · 2026
Oregon statewide transit tax$3.27$85
A 0.1% statewide transit tax withheld from Oregon wages. There is no wage cap. It is separate from TriMet, which employers pay. ORS 320.550
Metro supportive housing services$0.00$0
Metro supportive housing services does not start until income passes the threshold (1% above $128,000). Nothing is added at this pay. Metro SHS 2026 indexed + Multnomah PFA
Multnomah Preschool for All$0.00$0
Multnomah Preschool for All does not start until income passes the threshold (1.5% above $125,000; 1.5% above $250,000). Nothing is added at this pay. Metro SHS 2026 indexed + Multnomah PFA
Tap a line to see how it was worked out. Each paycheck is the year's figure divided by 26 and rounded to the cent.
Show the math
Federal income tax for the year
| Wages | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$16,100.00 |
| Taxable income | $68,900.00 |
| Tax from the 2026 brackets | $9,870.00 |
| Federal income tax | $9,870.00 |
Oregon income tax for the year
| Wages taxed by the state | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$2,910.00 |
| Federal income tax (up to $8,750) | −$8,750.00 |
| Taxable income | $73,340.00 |
| Tax from the rate schedule | $6,098.25 |
| Exemption credits | −$263.00 |
| Oregon income tax | $5,835.25 |
Good to know
- Oregon employees also pay about one cent for each hour worked into the Workers' Benefit Fund (about $21 a year at full time). It is too small to change the estimate and is not shown as a line.
Sources for these figures
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 federal income tax brackets
- IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, 401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
- IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide
- IRS, Questions and answers for the Additional Medicare Tax
- Oregon Department of Revenue, 2026 withholding tax formulas (150-206-436)
- Thomson Reuters, Which states are decoupling from federal tax provisions? (updated March 30, 2026)
- Oregon Employment Department, current tax rates
- Oregon Department of Revenue, Statewide Transit Tax
- City of Portland Revenue Division, Personal Income Tax (Metro SHS + Multnomah PFA)
What if
Estimate for tax year 2026. Your real paycheck depends on your W-4, your benefits and your employer's payroll system. This is education, not tax, payroll or financial advice.
Take-home pay in Portland by salary
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security and Medicare | State income tax | State payroll | Local tax | Take-home a year | A month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,664 | $210 | $0 | $24,411 | $2,034 | $938.88 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,434 | $280 | $0 | $31,606 | $2,634 | $1,215.61 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $3,204 | $350 | $0 | $38,801 | $3,233 | $1,492.35 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,974 | $420 | $0 | $45,996 | $3,833 | $1,769.06 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $5,055 | $525 | $0 | $56,013 | $4,668 | $2,154.34 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $7,148 | $700 | $0 | $71,332 | $5,944 | $2,743.54 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $12,805 | $1,050 | $522 | $99,413 | $8,284 | $3,823.59 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $17,755 | $1,307 | $1,772 | $128,092 | $10,674 | $4,926.63 |
The Portland local income tax
A Portland resident inside both Metro and Multnomah County can owe two extra income taxes on Oregon taxable income: Metro's 1% supportive housing services tax above $128,000 ($205,000 joint) for 2026, and Multnomah County's Preschool for All tax of 1.5% above $125,000 ($200,000 joint) plus another 1.5% above $250,000 ($400,000 joint). Both follow where you live. Employers must withhold them only for higher earners, so many people settle up on a return.
Oregon has no sales tax, but its income tax is among the highest in the country, and Portland adds two more income taxes on higher earners.
- Metro supportive housing services: $0 a year on $85,000 (1% above $128,000)
- Multnomah Preschool for All: $0 a year on $85,000 (1.5% above $125,000; 1.5% above $250,000)
For a single person on $85,000, that is $0 a year on top of state and federal tax: nothing at this income.
Source: City of Portland Revenue Division, Personal Income Tax (Metro SHS + Multnomah PFA). Last checked September 28, 2026.
Oregon taxes in Portland
Oregon taxes income at 4.75% to 9.9% after a small standard deduction, a subtraction for federal income tax of up to $8,750, and a $263 credit per person.
Portland against other cities
| Place | State taxes | Local tax | Take-home a year | Against Portland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $6,430 | $0 | $62,197 | |
| New York City | $4,391 | $2,860 | $61,376 | −$821 |
| Los Angeles | $4,621 | $0 | $64,007 | +$1,809 |
| Chicago | $4,063 | $0 | $64,565 | +$2,368 |
| Houston | $0 | $0 | $68,628 | +$6,430 |
| Phoenix | $1,731 | $0 | $66,896 | +$4,699 |
| Philadelphia | $2,669 | $3,175 | $62,784 | +$587 |
| Seattle | $1,179 | $0 | $67,448 | +$5,251 |
Portland paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Portland?
About $45,996 a year, or $3,833 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. Federal income tax takes $5,020, Social Security and Medicare $4,590, Oregon income tax $3,974, state payroll programs $420.
Does Portland have a city income tax?
Yes: up to 4% on higher incomes. On $85,000 a year it comes to $0.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in Portland?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), Oregon income tax (4.75% to 9.9%), Paid Leave Oregon and Oregon statewide transit tax, and the Portland local tax.
I work in Portland but live somewhere else. Do I pay the tax?
No. It follows where you live. You pay the local tax, if any, of the place you live in.
Sources
- City of Portland Revenue Division, Personal Income Tax (Metro SHS + Multnomah PFA)
- Oregon Department of Revenue, 2026 withholding tax formulas (150-206-436)
- Thomson Reuters, Which states are decoupling from federal tax provisions? (updated March 30, 2026)
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
Figures last checked on September 28, 2026. If something looks wrong, tell us.