Minimum wage. On January 1, 2022, the California minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour for employers with 1-25 employees, and $15.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees.

Exempt salary minimums. The minimum salary for exempt employees will increase January 1, 2022 as follows:

  • Employers with 1-25 employees: $58,240 per year.
  • Employers with 26 or more employees: $62,400 per year.
  • Computer professionals: $50.00 per hour; $8,679.16 per month; $104,149.81 per year.
  • Licensed physicians and surgeons: $91.07 per hour.