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Multnomah County, OR Payroll Rules

Local payroll and employment requirements that differ from or exceed Oregon state law

Last updated: January 2025

Minimum Wage
$15.95
Paid Sick Leave
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Max: 40 hours

Minimum Wage

Current Rate$15.95/hour

Portland Metro minimum wage applies in Multnomah County.

Paid Sick Leave

Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Maximum Annual Use
40 hours

Oregon Sick Time Law applies. Portland employers with 6+ employees must provide paid sick time.

Local Taxes

Preschool For All Personal Income Tax1.5% - 3.0%

Tax on Multnomah County residents: 1.5% on taxable income $125K-$250K (single) or $200K-$400K (joint); 3.0% on income above those thresholds.

Preschool For All Business Tax1.5%

Tax on business profits over $5 million attributable to Multnomah County. Apportioned based on property, payroll, and sales.

Metro Supportive Housing Tax1%

Metro-wide tax also applies to Multnomah County residents with income over $125K (single) or $200K (joint).

Multnomah County Business Income Tax1.45%

County business income tax on net income for businesses operating in Multnomah County.

Additional Local Requirements

PFA TaxEffective: 2021

Individual Filing

Preschool For All tax is filed by individuals, not withheld by employers. Due with Oregon state return.

StackingEffective: Ongoing

Multiple Local Taxes

High earners in Multnomah County may owe both PFA (up to 3%) and Metro SHS (1%) taxes, totaling up to 4% on top of state tax.

BusinessEffective: 2021

Large Business Tax

Only businesses with $5M+ in gross receipts are subject to PFA business tax.

Official Resources

Important Note

These local rules apply in addition to Oregon state law. Employers must comply with whichever law provides greater protection to employees. Always verify current requirements with official sources.