2026 Minimum Compensation for Exempt Licensed Physicians/Surgeons and Computer Software Engineers
In addition to minimum wage increases, with the new year employers must increase minimum compensation for licensed physicians/surgeons and computer software professionals who are exempt from overtime.
California Employers Should Begin Preparing for Wage Increases in the New Year
California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2026, which will impact the minimum salary required for certain white collar exemptions and the minimum pay rate required for certain collective bargaining agreement exemptions.
California Minimum Wage and Salary Increases for 2025
Following 2024’s mid-year increases to minimum wages for certain employees in the fast food and healthcare industries, and consistent with existing law and increases in the consumer price index, California employers must review and update their minimum wages and minimum salaries for all employees effective January 1, 2025.