Severance Pay in Portland, Oregon | 2026 Calculator & Guide

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Oregon State Law Quick-Reference

No

Mandatory Severance

60 days

WARN Act Notice

30.0%

Est. Combined Withholding

Oregon has one of the highest state income tax rates at up to 9.9%. The combined tax rate includes the 22% federal supplemental wage rate and 8.0% Oregon state withholding (estimate).

Major Employers in Portland

Intel

Enhanced separation: 3-6 months + extended benefits

Amazon

Employee-reported (never company-confirmed): ~1 week per 6 months of service (≈2 wks/yr), reported floor ~4 weeks, cap ~20 weeks, paid after a ~90-day paid notice window; warehouse tiers reported lower

Google (Alphabet)

Company-confirmed only for the Jan 2023 layoff: 16 weeks base + 2 weeks/year of service, >=16 weeks accelerated GSU vesting, 6 months healthcare, 60-day paid notice. The 2025-26 voluntary buyouts have no Google-published figure (the reported ~14 wks + 1 wk/yr is from a leaked memo, not confirmed).

Salesforce

Minimum 5 months pay plus career resources

Oracle

Multi-source confirmed (TechCrunch, TIME, IndexBox): 4 weeks of base pay for the first year of service + 1 week per additional year, capped at 26 weeks total. 1-month COBRA subsidy. Release of claims required. NO RSU acceleration: unvested RSUs forfeit at termination (the most controversial element of the March 2026 cuts; documented $1M individual forfeitures in published reports).

Top Industries in Portland

Salary-Adjusted Severance Examples for Portland

Based on the Portland median salary of $72,000 ($1,385/week), with 30.0% combined tax withholding

Tenure	Low (1 wk/yr)	Typical (2 wk/yr)	High (3 wk/yr)
2 years	$2,769 $1,938 after tax	$5,538 $3,877 after tax	$8,308 $5,815 after tax
5 years	$6,923 $4,846 after tax	$13,846 $9,692 after tax	$20,769 $14,538 after tax
10 years	$13,846 $9,692 after tax	$27,692 $19,385 after tax	$41,538 $29,077 after tax

Cost of Living Context

130

Cost of Living Index
(National average = 100)

Your $13,846 typical severance (5 years tenure) goes 30% less in Portland compared to the national average. In a high-cost area like Portland, negotiating additional weeks of severance or employer-paid COBRA coverage is especially important to maintain your standard of living during your job search.

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Portland Severance Pay FAQ

How much severance pay is typical in Portland?▼

In Portland, Oregon, typical severance ranges from 1-3 weeks of pay per year of service. Based on the local median salary of $72,000, a worker with 5 years of tenure can expect between $6,923 and $20,769 in gross severance. However, actual amounts vary significantly by employer, industry, and seniority level.

How is severance taxed in Portland, Oregon?▼

Severance pay in Portland is taxed at a combined rate of 30.0%: the 22% federal supplemental wage rate plus 8.0% Oregon state income tax. On a $50,000 severance package, you would take home approximately $35,000 after withholding.

Where can I find a severance lawyer in Portland?▼

A local attorney familiar with Oregon employment law can review your severance agreement, identify additional leverage, and negotiate better terms. Many employment attorneys in Portland offer free initial consultations, so consider consulting a licensed employment attorney in your state.