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Free Pay Stub Generator for Salem, Oregon
Paying a nanny, caregiver or employee in Salem? Oregon's statewide rules apply, and Salem adds local rules of its own, covered first below.
Salem local rules
Salem (Marion County) uses Oregon's standard minimum wage of $15.55 per hour, not the higher Portland-metro rate of $16.80.
Portland-area local income taxes do not apply to Salem; the 0.1% statewide transit tax still does.
Oregon rules that apply in Salem
$15.55 per hour standard rate ($16.80 Portland metro, $14.55 non-urban counties)
At least monthly
Oregon has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
Full details: Oregon pay stub rules.
FAQ
Are there local pay rules in Salem?
Salem (Marion County) uses Oregon's standard minimum wage of $15.55 per hour, not the higher Portland-metro rate of $16.80. Portland-area local income taxes do not apply to Salem; the 0.1% statewide transit tax still does.
What minimum wage applies in Salem?
Salem (Marion County) uses Oregon's standard minimum wage of $15.55 per hour, not the higher Portland-metro rate of $16.80.
How much does a pay stub cost on StubzPro?
$3.99 per stub. You can preview it free, and you don't need an account.
For real wages only. Use StubzPro to record pay you actually paid. Never make a stub to show income that wasn't earned; doing so can be illegal. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are for 2026 and can change.