The Register, Issue 1: $72,384 is California’s new exempt line
September 26, 2026
California's minimum wage rises to $17.40 on January 1, 2027, which moves the exempt salary floor to $72,384. What professionals and employers should check now.
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McKinley Malbrough III
J.D., MS-HRM
Founder and Principal Consultant, Urban Human Resources
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