Will the paygrade change if the title is changed to non-exempt?Will the paygrade change if the title is changed to non-exempt? July 6, 2018 No, the paygrade will not change. Last Update: July 6, 2018 Share : Classification & Compensation, FLSA Employees Related Knowledge Base Posts -Does a 'Secretary' who makes $48,000 fit into an exempt category?Can I work additional hours without having it approved by my immediate supervisor?Can you work 50 hours one week and 30 hours the next week and not be paid overtime?