Permanent rule record
California: Labor Code Section 1182.12 annual adjustment
Raises the statewide minimum wage to $17.40 per hour and the salary component of specified exemptions to $72,384 annually.
Who is affected
California employers unless a higher local or industry wage applies
Status and jurisdiction
- Status
- Final; not yet effective
- Jurisdiction
- California, Statewide
Operative dates
- State minimum wage rises to $17.40
Verification history
- Verified August 30, 2026 in the 2026-08 snapshot.
Correction history
No substantive correction is recorded for this rule record.