How Much Is Oregon State Income Tax in 2026?
Oregon has no sales tax — instead it relies on one of the heaviest income taxes in the country. Brackets run 4.75% to 9.9% for 2026, with 8.75% applying to most full-time salaries. The standard deduction is small, so nearly all wages are exposed.
State income tax
4.75%–9.9%
Four progressive brackets
Standard deduction
$2,910
$5,820 married joint
Local income tax
None
Portland has special levies
$100k take-home
$71,004
Single filer
Quick Answer: High Rates, No Sales Tax
Oregon taxes income through four brackets: 4.75%, 6.75%, 8.75%, and 9.9%. A single filer earning $100,000 pays about $8,176 in state income tax and takes home roughly $71,004 after federal tax, FICA, and state tax — one of the lowest take-home figures at that salary.
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How Oregon Taxes Your Income
- Four brackets. 4.75% on the first $4,550 of taxable income, 6.75% to $11,400, 8.75% to $125,000, and 9.9% above that for single filers.
- Tiny standard deduction. Just $2,910 single / $5,820 joint, so nearly all wages are taxed.
- No sales tax. Oregon funds government primarily through income tax.
- Federal tax subtraction. Some filers can subtract part of their federal income tax, though it phases out at higher incomes.
Oregon Take-Home Pay by Income Level
| Gross | Federal | FICA | OR State | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $3,801 | $38,554 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $5,989 | $55,604 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $8,176 | $71,004 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $12,805 | $100,986 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $17,755 | $131,172 |
Estimated Tax Breakdown
Portland-Area Taxes
Oregon employees pay a 0.1% statewide transit tax on wages, and the Portland area stacks on more: a Metro supportive-housing tax of 1% on income over $125,000 and Multnomah County's preschool-for-all tax of 1.5%–3% on high earners. There's no general local income tax elsewhere. Social Security benefits are fully exempt, and Oregon famously has no sales tax.
Retirement and Social Security
Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Oregon income tax. Oregon also allows a federal tax subtraction for some filers, though it phases out at higher incomes. These subtractions are not included in the calculator estimates above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon income tax rate in 2026?
Four brackets: 4.75%, 6.75%, 8.75%, and 9.9%. Most full-time workers pay 8.75% on their top dollars.
Does Oregon have local income taxes?
Not general ones, but the Portland metro area has special levies: a 0.1% statewide transit tax on wages, a 1% Metro housing tax above $125,000, and Multnomah County's 1.5%–3% preschool tax on high incomes.
Does Oregon tax Social Security benefits?
No. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Oregon income tax.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Oregon?
About $71,004 for a single filer — one of the lowest take-home figures of any state at this salary.
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Sources
- Oregon Department of Revenue: 2026 income tax rate schedules and standard deduction.
- City of Portland/Multnomah County: Metro housing tax and preschool-for-all tax.
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 — 2026 federal brackets and FICA limits.
Figures are estimates for a single filer with no credits or itemized deductions.