Ca Exempt Minimum Wage 2025. This rate will be in effect until december 31, 2025. On this date, the state minimum wage will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

Beginning july 1, 2024, the federal regulations will require employees who qualify for these exemptions to earn a minimum salary of $844.00 per week/$43,888.00 per year. As of january 1, 2025, minimum wages will be increasing in the following cities/counties in california: