Sergeant, California Highway Patrol
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $11,778 to $14,606 | $141,336 to $175,272 |
| B | $12,326 to $15,285 | $147,912 to $183,420 |
| C | $13,815 to $17,134 | $165,780 to $205,608 |
Representation
California Association of Highway Patrolmen represents Bargaining Unit S05.
Where these jobs are
944 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| California Highway Patrol | 944 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives across all California employers was $163,960 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $141,336 to $205,608 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)