Ca Minimum Wage 2025 Exempt. Minimum wage increase | as of jan. As of january 1, 2025, california’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $16.50/hour.

The minimum salary for exempt status employees will also increase from $66,560 per year ($1,280 per week) to $68,640 per year ($1,320 per week) beginning january 1,. Since the threshold is set at two times the statewide minimum wage, employers will need to ensure all exempt employees earn at least $68,640 annually in 2025.