The minimum exempt salary in California will increase to $64,480 on January 1, 2025. This means that employers must pay employees who are classified as exempt from overtime at least $64,480 per year. The minimum exempt salary is set by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Exempt employees are typically those who perform professional, administrative, or executive duties. To be classified as exempt, employees must meet certain criteria, including: