Tax Bracket for Oregon (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Oregon (OR) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Progressive (4 brackets)
Top Marginal Rate
9.9%
Number of Brackets
4
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Oregon
This calculator shows which Oregon tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Oregon Overview
Oregon uses a progressive income tax system with 4 brackets ranging from 4.75% to 9.9%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Oregon Compares
Oregon's top rate of 9.9% compares to Washington at 0% and California at 13.3%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0% | Washington has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| California | 13.3% | California has an income tax rate of 13.3%. |
| Nevada | 0% | Nevada has an income tax rate of 0%. |
Oregon's income tax rate of 9.9% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Oregon Residents
- 1Oregon has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 4.75% to 9.9%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Oregon bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Oregon's tax impact on your finances.