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Cadet, California Highway Patrol

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1,153 employees hold this title in California Highway Patrol. Median total compensation for the role is $19,910, below the department median of $162,741.

Employees: 1,153
Total payroll: $31.4M
Role median: $19,910
Agency median: $162,741
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$16,725$113,109+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,153 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Alejandro Bahena

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$46,863

Base pay: $27,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,394
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $46,863

Alejandro Bahena holds the role of Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,863. Union affiliation: R05.

Sarah Valentine

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$46,704

Base pay: $42,409
Overtime: $4,294
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,344
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,344
Total Pay: $46,704

Sarah Valentine works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $46,704 in 2023. They are represented by R05.

Omar Mora Lopez

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$46,600

Base pay: $27,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,071
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,600
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $46,600

Omar Mora Lopez holds the role of Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,600. Union affiliation: R05.

Tyler Vance

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$46,438

Base pay: $550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,902
Total Pay: $46,438

Tyler Vance is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,438. They are represented by R05.

Alberto Ortega Tapia

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$46,268

Base pay: $27,529
Overtime: $1,299
Other pay: $17,439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,268
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $46,268

Alberto Ortega Tapia holds the role of Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,268. Union affiliation: R05.

Cesar Arias-Estrada

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$46,245

Base pay: $13,496
Overtime: $3,167
Other pay: $29,582
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $46,245

Cesar Arias-Estrada holds the role of Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,245. They are represented by R05.

Arturo Solano Lopez

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$46,064

Base pay: $27,850
Overtime: $400
Other pay: $17,815
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,064
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $46,064

Arturo Solano Lopez works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Arturo earned $46,064 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Carlos Cruz

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$46,013

Base pay: $41,924
Overtime: $4,089
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,013
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $46,013

Carlos Cruz is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $46,013. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Stephanie Andrews

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$45,913

Base pay: $41,924
Overtime: $3,989
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,913
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $45,913

Stephanie Andrews works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $45,913 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Hermelindo Gallardo

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$45,830

Base pay: $27,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,830
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $45,830

Hermelindo Gallardo works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Hermelindo earned $45,830 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Oscar Luengas-Avila

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$45,535

Base pay: $27,193
Overtime: $1,852
Other pay: $16,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,535
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $45,535

Oscar Luengas-Avila is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,535. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Julissa Ayala Partida

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$45,499

Base pay: $41,924
Overtime: $3,575
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,499
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $45,499

At California Highway Patrol, Julissa Ayala Partida serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,499. Union affiliation: R05.

Jesus Garcia

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$45,307

Base pay: $27,193
Overtime: $1,254
Other pay: $16,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,307
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $45,307

At California Highway Patrol, Jesus Garcia serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,307. Union affiliation: R05.

Bryan Perez

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$44,614

Base pay: $41,924
Overtime: $2,690
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,614
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $44,614

Bryan Perez holds the role of Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,614. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Somtochukwu Coleman

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$44,614

Base pay: $41,924
Overtime: $2,690
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,614
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $44,614

Somtochukwu Coleman works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Somtochukwu earned $44,614 in 2024. Union affiliation: R05.

William Cabeza Castillo

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$43,448

Base pay: $25,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $43,448

At California Highway Patrol, William Cabeza Castillo serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,448. Union affiliation: R05.

Julio Ortiz Monraga

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$43,427

Base pay: $37,942
Overtime: $5,485
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,427
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $43,427

Julio Ortiz Monraga works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Julio earned $43,427 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Brian Nguyen

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$43,272

Base pay: $28,487
Overtime: $2,797
Other pay: $11,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,272
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $43,272

At California Highway Patrol, Brian Nguyen serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,272. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Aime Garcia

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$43,202

Base pay: $25,860
Overtime: $4,883
Other pay: $12,459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,202
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $43,202

At California Highway Patrol, Aime Garcia serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,202. They are represented by R05.

Daniel Jacobo

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$43,201

Base pay: $25,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,201
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $43,201

At California Highway Patrol, Daniel Jacobo serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,201. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Diego Cabrera Lopez

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$43,179

Base pay: $27,231
Overtime: $3,347
Other pay: $12,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,179
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $43,179

At California Highway Patrol, Diego Cabrera Lopez serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,179. They are represented by R05.

Alayna Mcgarry

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$43,154

Base pay: $25,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,019
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,154
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $43,154

At California Highway Patrol, Alayna Mcgarry serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,154. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Santiago Cortez Jr

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$43,123

Base pay: $27,231
Overtime: $3,347
Other pay: $12,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $43,123

Santiago Cortez Jr works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Santiago earned $43,123 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Mark Caro

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$43,066

Base pay: $27,231
Overtime: $3,571
Other pay: $12,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,066
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $43,066

At California Highway Patrol, Mark Caro serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,066. They are represented by R05.

Gary Bueso

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$43,011

Base pay: $27,231
Overtime: $3,347
Other pay: $12,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,011
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $43,011

Gary Bueso is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $43,011. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Marcos Aguiniga

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$42,943

Base pay: $27,231
Overtime: $2,690
Other pay: $13,022
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,943
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $42,943

At California Highway Patrol, Marcos Aguiniga serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,943. They are represented by R05.

Gerardo Rios

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$42,869

Base pay: $25,435
Overtime: $2,822
Other pay: $14,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,869
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $42,869

At California Highway Patrol, Gerardo Rios serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,869. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Justin Rangel

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$42,754

Base pay: $32,853
Overtime: $572
Other pay: $9,329
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,754
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $42,754

Justin Rangel works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $42,754 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$42,737

Base pay: $22,932
Overtime: $1,627
Other pay: $18,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,737
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $42,737

Gabriel Rodriguez is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,737. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Richter Mark Rimando

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$42,731

Base pay: $27,151
Overtime: $5,876
Other pay: $9,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $42,731

At California Highway Patrol, Richter Mark Rimando serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,731. They are represented by R05.

Kelly O V Mctonnell

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$42,705

Base pay: $24,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,705
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,902
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,583
Total Pay: $42,705

Kelly O V Mctonnell works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $42,705 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Juan Monje Blanco

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$42,614

Base pay: $26,782
Overtime: $3,472
Other pay: $12,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,614
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,344
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,344
Total Pay: $42,614

Juan Monje Blanco is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $42,614. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Rosa Garcia

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$42,578

Base pay: $26,370
Overtime: $5,482
Other pay: $10,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,578
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,610
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $7,258
Total Pay: $42,578

At California Highway Patrol, Rosa Garcia serves as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,578. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Francisco Gomez Jr

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$42,371

Base pay: $26,851
Overtime: $5,984
Other pay: $9,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,371
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $42,371

Francisco Gomez Jr works as a Cadet, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $42,371 in 2024. Union affiliation: R05.

Patrick Jared Rosapapan

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$42,086

Base pay: $26,688
Overtime: $3,040
Other pay: $12,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,086
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $42,086

Patrick Jared Rosapapan holds the role of Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,086. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Xavier Licona

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$41,914

Base pay: $27,151
Overtime: $5,228
Other pay: $9,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,914
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,597
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,597
Total Pay: $41,914

Xavier Licona is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $41,914. They are represented by R05.

April De La Rosa

Cadet, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$41,797

Base pay: $25,492
Overtime: $5,091
Other pay: $11,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,797
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,344
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880928446984
Salary Total: $6,344
Total Pay: $41,797

April De La Rosa is a Cadet, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $41,797. They are represented by R05.