Officer, California Highway Patrol
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,670 to $11,995 | $116,040 to $143,940 |
| B | $10,115 to $12,537 | $121,380 to $150,444 |
| C | $11,308 to $14,024 | $135,696 to $168,288 |
Representation
California Association of Highway Patrolmen represents Bargaining Unit R05, Highway Patrol.
Where these jobs are
6,412 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| California Highway Patrol | 6,412 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers across all California employers was $118,880 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $116,040 to $168,288 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)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)