Salaried Exempt Minimum Increases in 2026

Because California’s white collar (i.e., executive, administrative, professional) salaried exempt pay minimum is a function of state minimum wage and the state minimum wage is increasing in 2026, California’s salaried exempt minimum likewise will increase from $1,320/week to $1,352/week starting January 1, 2026.  The California exempt computer professional minimum pay also rises as of January 1, 2026 to $58.85/hour or monthly and annual salary minimums of $10,214.44 and $122,53.13 respectively.