Oregon Overtime Calculator 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Oregon require daily overtime for all employees?

  No. Daily overtime in Oregon applies only to manufacturing employees, who receive overtime after 10 hours in a single day. For most other workers, Oregon follows the federal FLSA rule: overtime is owed only when total hours exceed 40 in a workweek. This is distinct from California, which requires daily overtime after 8 hours for all non-exempt workers. Source: Oregon BOLI, as of 2026.

• What is the overtime rate in Oregon?

  Oregon's overtime rate is 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) the employee's regular rate of pay, for all overtime hours — whether triggered by the 40-hour weekly threshold or the 10-hour daily threshold for manufacturing employees. Oregon does not mandate double-time pay. As of 2026.

• What is the maximum hours a manufacturing employee can work in one day in Oregon?

  Oregon law caps manufacturing employees at 13 hours per 24-hour period. This is a hard limit — employers cannot schedule manufacturing workers beyond 13 hours in a day even with overtime pay. Overtime at 1.5× applies to all hours between 10 and 13 in a single day. Source: ORS 653.261, as of 2026.

• How is the 40-hour overtime workweek defined in Oregon?

  A workweek in Oregon is a fixed, regularly recurring period of 168 hours — 7 consecutive 24-hour periods. The employer chooses when the workweek starts, and overtime is calculated independently for each workweek. Employers cannot average hours across two or more workweeks to reduce overtime liability under Oregon or federal law.

• Do salaried employees get overtime pay in Oregon?

  It depends on whether they qualify for an overtime exemption. Salaried employees who meet the federal 'white collar' exemption tests (executive, administrative, or professional) and earn above the applicable salary threshold are exempt from overtime. Salaried employees who do not meet both the salary and duties tests remain entitled to overtime. Oregon aligns with the federal FLSA exemption salary levels. As of 2026.

• What is excluded from the regular rate when calculating overtime in Oregon?

  The following are excluded from the regular rate for overtime calculation purposes: bona fide expense reimbursements, premium pay for weekend or holiday work (if at least 1.5×), discretionary bonuses, and occasional gifts. Non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials must generally be included in the regular rate. Oregon follows federal FLSA rules for regular rate calculations.

• Can an Oregon employer offer comp time instead of overtime pay?

  Only government agency employers in Oregon may offer compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay, and only with a prior written agreement. Private-sector employers in Oregon cannot substitute comp time for overtime pay. Employees of private employers must receive cash compensation for all overtime hours. As of 2026.

• Are agricultural workers in Oregon entitled to overtime?

  Yes, with special rules. As of January 1, 2025, agricultural workers in Oregon are entitled to overtime after 48 hours in a workweek (reduced from 55 hours). Employees working in canneries, driers, and packing plants not located on farms receive overtime after 10 hours per day. These are separate from the general 40-hour rule and reflect Oregon's phased extension of overtime protections to farm workers.

• What are the penalties if an Oregon employer fails to pay overtime?

  Employers who fail to pay required overtime may be subject to BOLI enforcement actions, back wages for up to 2 years (or longer), and civil penalties. Employees can file wage claims with BOLI or bring private lawsuits under ORS 652.200, which allows recovery of unpaid wages, liquidated damages, attorney fees, and court costs. As of 2026.

• How does overtime work on Oregon prevailing wage (public works) projects?

  On Oregon Prevailing Wage Rate (PWR) projects, overtime is typically owed on a daily basis after 8 hours on any day Monday through Friday, even if the employee has not yet worked 40 hours in the workweek. Weekend work may trigger additional overtime or premium pay requirements depending on the prevailing wage schedule for the applicable trade and county. Source: Oregon BOLI Prevailing Wage, as of 2026.