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Lead Automobile Mechanic

Class code 6850 · Bargaining Unit R12

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$4,775 to $5,707$57,300 to $68,484
B$5,227 to $6,263$62,724 to $75,156

Representation

International Union of Operating Engineers represents Bargaining Unit R12, Craft and Maintenance.

Where these jobs are

1 state employees held this classification in 2023, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
California Highway Patrol1

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics across all California employers was $64,980 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $57,300 to $75,156 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.