The full Multnomah layer
Gresham\u2019s local tax picture
Gresham is Oregon\u2019s fourth-largest city and sits squarely in Multnomah County, which means it carries the full Portland-area local stack \u2014 unlike Beaverton and Hillsboro next door in Washington County:
- Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS): 1% on income above the threshold (roughly $125,000 single / $200,000 married for 2026).
- Multnomah Preschool for All (PFA): 1.5% above the same threshold, plus an additional 1.5% above $250,000 single / $400,000 married \u2014 up to 3%.
This calculator is preset to Multnomah County, so both locals appear automatically once your income clears the threshold. That\u2019s the difference between a Gresham estimate and the same numbers from a national tool that doesn\u2019t know Multnomah exists.
Net pay in Gresham
Take-home at common Gresham incomes
Single filer, one allowance, no pre-tax deductions, living in Multnomah County, 2026:
| Gross | Federal | FICA | Oregon | SHS + PFA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $5,054 | $0 | $56,013 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $7,147 | $0 | $71,333 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $12,805 | $552 | $99,384 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $17,755 | $1,802 | $128,063 |
Below $125,000, Gresham take-home matches Salem or Bend. Above it, both locals kick in \u2014 about $552 at $150,000, $1,802 at $200,000. The PFA second tier (extra 1.5%) loads on above $250,000, which is where Gresham diverges fastest from the rest of the Metro.
The stack explained
Metro SHS and Multnomah PFA, side by side
Both are taxes on income above the threshold, computed on the Oregon base wage (after the federal tax subtraction and state standard deduction). SHS funds supportive housing services across the Metro district; PFA funds preschool access in Multnomah County. Neither is withheld automatically by every employer \u2014 which is exactly why Gresham residents so often get a surprise bill in April. If your employer doesn\u2019t withhold it, the calculator still shows the true cost so you can plan quarterly payments.
The Arts Tax question
Gresham and the $35 Arts Tax
The Portland Arts Tax is a flat $35 a year for adults in Portland city limits \u2014 it does not apply in Gresham, and it is never withheld from a paycheck. Note it\u2019s separate from SHS and PFA: a Portland resident pays all three; a Gresham resident pays the two county/district taxes but not the city\u2019s.
The county line
How Gresham compares to its neighbors
The county line makes real money at high incomes. At $200,000 single: Gresham keeps about $128,063; Beaverton and Hillsboro keep about $129,144. The ~$1,081 gap is the PFA first tier. Above $250,000 the gap widens as Gresham\u2019s PFA rate doubles to 3%. If you\u2019re weighing housing or jobs across the Gresham/Beaverton line, the Portland local taxes guide and these calculators will quantify it.
Your number
Using the Gresham calculator
The calculator ships preset to Multnomah County. Enter your gross, set filing status and allowances to match your W-4s, and read the net at any frequency \u2014 local lines included. If your employer doesn\u2019t withhold SHS/PFA, the numbers here double as your quarterly-amount guide, so nothing lands as a surprise at filing time.