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Chief, California Highway Patrol

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

34 employees hold this title in California Highway Patrol. Median total compensation for the role is $295,848, above the department median of $162,741.

Employees: 34
Total payroll: $9M
Role median: $295,848
Agency median: $162,741
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,040$612,077+

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

How total compensation varies among the 34 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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Tai Vong

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$689,249

Base pay: $287,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $401,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $689,249
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891018382935
Salary Total: $27,321
Total Pay: $689,249

Tai Vong holds the role of Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $689,249. Union affiliation: M05.

James Mann

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$572,322

Base pay: $343,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $229,144
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $572,322
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890208382002
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $572,322

James Mann is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $572,322. They are represented by M05.

Donald Goodbrand

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$556,896

Base pay: $339,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $217,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $556,896
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Solano
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893018382001
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $556,896

Donald Goodbrand holds the role of Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $556,896. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Micole Alvarez

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$329,169

Base pay: $328,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $329,169
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890308382001
Salary Total: $27,321
Total Pay: $329,169

Micole Alvarez works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Micole earned $329,169 in 2025. They are represented by M05.

Ld Maples

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$329,169

Base pay: $328,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $329,169
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897018382001
Salary Total: $27,321
Total Pay: $329,169

Ld Maples is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $329,169. Union affiliation: M05.

Douglas Lyons

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$328,426

Base pay: $327,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $328,426
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890708382935
Salary Total: $27,321
Total Pay: $328,426

Douglas Lyons holds the role of Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $328,426. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Christopher Margaris

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$327,969

Base pay: $327,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $327,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895018382001
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $327,969

Christopher Margaris is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $327,969. Union affiliation: M05.

Anthony Coronado

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$327,969

Base pay: $327,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $327,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896018382001
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $327,969

At California Highway Patrol, Anthony Coronado serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $327,969. They are represented by M05.

Daniel Minor

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$327,969

Base pay: $327,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $327,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898018382001
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $327,969

At California Highway Patrol, Daniel Minor serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $327,969. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Tyler Eccles

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$327,226

Base pay: $326,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $327,226
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018382001
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $327,226

Tyler Eccles works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $327,226 in 2025. They are represented by M05.

Steven Ramos

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$326,776

Base pay: $325,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $326,776
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890038382935
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $326,776

Steven Ramos works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $326,776 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Cindy Pontes

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$320,813

Base pay: $319,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $320,813
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890908382003
Salary Total: $27,321
Total Pay: $320,813

Cindy Pontes works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $320,813 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Joshua Ehlers

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$313,619

Base pay: $312,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $313,619
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890408382001
Salary Total: $27,321
Total Pay: $313,619

Joshua Ehlers works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $313,619 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Shann Setter

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$312,873

Base pay: $311,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $312,873
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890088382935
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $312,873

At California Highway Patrol, Shann Setter serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $312,873. Union affiliation: M05.

Mark Headrick

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$312,419

Base pay: $311,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $312,419
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890608382002
Salary Total: $27,221
Total Pay: $312,419

Mark Headrick is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $312,419. They are represented by M05.

Damon Gilmore

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$308,998

Base pay: $308,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $308,998
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,521
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894018382001
Salary Total: $26,580
Total Pay: $308,998

Damon Gilmore works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Damon earned $308,998 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M05.

James Jacobs

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$297,695

Base pay: $296,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $297,695
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,049
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890708382001
Salary Total: $25,929
Total Pay: $297,695

At California Highway Patrol, James Jacobs serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $297,695. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Levi Miller

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$294,000

Base pay: $293,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $294,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,049
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890028382006
Salary Total: $26,129
Total Pay: $294,000

Levi Miller holds the role of Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,000. They are represented by M05.

Rodney Ellison

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$293,733

Base pay: $290,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $293,733
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $26,008
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894018382001
Salary Total: $26,238
Total Pay: $293,733

Rodney Ellison works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Rodney earned $293,733 in 2023. Union affiliation: M05.

John Pinoli

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$279,106

Base pay: $278,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,106
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $24,583
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891018382001
Salary Total: $23,577
Total Pay: $279,106

At California Highway Patrol, John Pinoli serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $279,106. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Matthew Timmons

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$278,716

Base pay: $277,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $278,716
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $25,719
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890038382003
Salary Total: $24,661
Total Pay: $278,716

At California Highway Patrol, Matthew Timmons serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $278,716. Union affiliation: M05.

Michael Dust

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$243,172

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $243,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $243,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018382001
Salary Total: $28,528
Total Pay: $243,172

At California Highway Patrol, Michael Dust serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $243,172. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Ryan Shackleford

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$240,575

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $240,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $240,575
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891018382935
Salary Total: $28,628
Total Pay: $240,575

Ryan Shackleford works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $240,575 in 2025. They are represented by M05.

Tommie Cocroft

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$224,313

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $224,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,313
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896018382001
Salary Total: $28,528
Total Pay: $224,313

Tommie Cocroft is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $224,313. Union affiliation: M05.

Kevin Davis

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$222,753

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $222,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,753
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890608382002
Salary Total: $28,528
Total Pay: $222,753

At California Highway Patrol, Kevin Davis serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,753. Union affiliation: M05.

Gregory Baarts

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$213,682

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $213,682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,682
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,048
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891018382001
Salary Total: $27,178
Total Pay: $213,682

Gregory Baarts works as a Chief, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $213,682 in 2024. Union affiliation: M05.

Raymond Diggins

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$158,305

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $158,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,305
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $28,298
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890208382002
Salary Total: $28,428
Total Pay: $158,305

Raymond Diggins holds the role of Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,305. They are represented by M05.

April Baxter

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$103,006

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,006
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,048
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890408382001
Salary Total: $27,278
Total Pay: $103,006

At California Highway Patrol, April Baxter serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,006. Their bargaining unit is M05.

David Jenkins

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$59,850

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,850
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,050
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890408382001
Salary Total: $27,280
Total Pay: $59,850

David Jenkins is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,850. They are represented by M05.

Christopher Costigan

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$37,855

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,855
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Solano
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,048
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893018382001
Salary Total: $27,178
Total Pay: $37,855

Christopher Costigan is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $37,855. Union affiliation: M05.

Scott Parker

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$13,212

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $26,008
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896018382001
Salary Total: $26,138
Total Pay: $13,212

Scott Parker holds the role of Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,212. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Jay Bart

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$11,186

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,186
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,186
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $26,008
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890018382935
Salary Total: $26,238
Total Pay: $11,186

At California Highway Patrol, Jay Bart serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,186. They are represented by M05.

Ryan Stonebraker

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$6,527

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,527
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $26,008
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890208382935
Salary Total: $26,338
Total Pay: $6,527

Ryan Stonebraker is a Chief, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $6,527. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Charles King

Chief, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$1,040

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,040
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $27,048
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890708382001
Salary Total: $27,378
Total Pay: $1,040

At California Highway Patrol, Charles King serves as a Chief, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,040. Their bargaining unit is M05.