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Officer, California Highway Patrol

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

7,309 employees hold this title in California Highway Patrol. Median total compensation for the role is $176,693, above the department median of $162,741.

Employees: 7,309
Total payroll: $1.2B
Role median: $176,693
Agency median: $162,741
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$26,812$314,259+

How total compensation varies among the 7,309 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

Highest-paid first / page 119

Ryan Espinosa

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,385

Base pay: $133,494
Overtime: $27,641
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,385
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,660
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3896558397027
Salary Total: $11,272
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,385

At California Highway Patrol, Ryan Espinosa serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,385. Union affiliation: R05.

Michael E Sakamoto

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,383

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $1,939
Other pay: $1,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,383
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN BENITO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3897258397123
Salary Total: $13,465
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,383

Michael E Sakamoto holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,383. Union affiliation: R05.

Mathew D Figone

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,364

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $4,660
Other pay: $3,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,364
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN BENITO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3897258397010
Salary Total: $13,040
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,364

Mathew D Figone is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,364. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Graciela C Correa

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,321

Base pay: $162,783
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $1,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,321
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3893478397030
Salary Total: $13,645
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,321

Graciela C Correa is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,321. Union affiliation: R05.

Diego Olmos

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,318

Base pay: $127,187
Overtime: $33,133
Other pay: $3,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,318
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3895808397270
Salary Total: $10,739
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,318

Diego Olmos holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,318. Union affiliation: R05.

Michael Viramontes

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,302

Base pay: $130,932
Overtime: $30,483
Other pay: $2,888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,302
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3898358397134
Salary Total: $11,247
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,302

Michael Viramontes works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Michael earned $164,302 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Taylor L Furry

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,299

Base pay: $157,926
Overtime: $2,670
Other pay: $3,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,299
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SISKIYOU

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3891458397143
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,299

Taylor L Furry is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,299. Union affiliation: R05.

Pedro A Cardenas

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,280

Base pay: $136,268
Overtime: $24,690
Other pay: $3,323
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,280
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,661
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3895308397007
Salary Total: $11,931
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,280

Pedro A Cardenas is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,280. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Omar M Rodriguez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,254

Base pay: $140,705
Overtime: $22,318
Other pay: $1,232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,254
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: HUMBOLDT

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,194
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3891268397094
Salary Total: $11,833
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,254

Omar M Rodriguez works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Omar earned $164,254 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Eddie Chavez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,252

Base pay: $148,728
Overtime: $12,574
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,252
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,194
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894958397072
Salary Total: $12,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,252

At California Highway Patrol, Eddie Chavez serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,252. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Ryan W Pentecost

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,250

Base pay: $137,516
Overtime: $23,607
Other pay: $3,128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,250
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,661
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894208397635
Salary Total: $11,539
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,250

Ryan W Pentecost is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,250. They are represented by R05.

Casey R Geels

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,249

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $1,238
Other pay: $3,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,249
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894808397353
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,249

Casey R Geels is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,249. Union affiliation: R05.

Jeffrey A Hand

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,239

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $3,615
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,239
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3892148397021
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,239

Jeffrey A Hand works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Jeffrey earned $164,239 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Robert A Purl

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,224

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $3,601
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,224
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3893908397134
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,224

At California Highway Patrol, Robert A Purl serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,224. Union affiliation: R05.

Carlos J Zepeda

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,220

Base pay: $126,377
Overtime: $34,457
Other pay: $3,386
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,220
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3895408397070
Salary Total: $10,864
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,220

Carlos J Zepeda holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,220. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Brandon M Smith

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,218

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $1,650
Other pay: $2,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,218
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3897358397053
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,218

Brandon M Smith is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,218. Union affiliation: R05.

David J Dominguez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,216

Base pay: $160,183
Overtime: $3,113
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,216
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SOLANO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3893018397267
Salary Total: $13,580
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,216

David J Dominguez is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,216. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Ruben A Perez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,212

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $3,589
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,212
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: STANISLAUS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894658397008
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,212

Ruben A Perez works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Ruben earned $164,212 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Christopher B Lancaster

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,211

Base pay: $160,183
Overtime: $3,108
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,211
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: MADERA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894508397570
Salary Total: $13,580
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,211

At California Highway Patrol, Christopher B Lancaster serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,211. Union affiliation: R05.

Christopher V R Hernandez Iii

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,208

Base pay: $143,951
Overtime: $16,828
Other pay: $3,429
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,208
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,194
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894308397029
Salary Total: $12,113
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,208

Christopher V R Hernandez Iii works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Christopher earned $164,208 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Brian J Rodems

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,187

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $6,573
Other pay: $1,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,187
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894958397055
Salary Total: $13,040
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,187

Brian J Rodems holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,187. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Eric D Mulherin

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,186

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $3,563
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,186
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: IMPERIAL

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3896208397059
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,186

Eric D Mulherin is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,186. They are represented by R05.

David M Keyser

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$164,141

Base pay: $158,695
Overtime: $133
Other pay: $5,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,141
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,465
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894648397025
Salary Total: $13,630
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,141

David M Keyser works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. David earned $164,141 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Karan Chandel

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,138

Base pay: $127,009
Overtime: $34,397
Other pay: $2,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,138
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,154
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3893408397047
Salary Total: $10,994
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,138

At California Highway Patrol, Karan Chandel serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,138. Union affiliation: R05.

Christopher G Bunch

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,089

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $2,651
Other pay: $1,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,089
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3896808397020
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,089

At California Highway Patrol, Christopher G Bunch serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,089. Union affiliation: R05.

Carl T Robinson Jr

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,081

Base pay: $127,187
Overtime: $33,744
Other pay: $3,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,081
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: NEVADA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3892228397519
Salary Total: $10,739
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,081

Carl T Robinson Jr works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Carl earned $164,081 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Christian Flores

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,078

Base pay: $157,747
Overtime: $3,305
Other pay: $3,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,078
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3896858397081
Salary Total: $13,165
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,078

Christian Flores works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Christian earned $164,078 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Richard A Souza

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,075

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $2,650
Other pay: $1,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,075
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3897018397110
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,075

Richard A Souza works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Richard earned $164,075 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Ronald P Benfer

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,074

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $6,735
Other pay: $1,142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,074
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3891318397031
Salary Total: $13,040
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,074

At California Highway Patrol, Ronald P Benfer serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,074. Union affiliation: R05.

Russell James Smith

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,062

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $1,129
Other pay: $6,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,062
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3892608397022
Salary Total: $13,040
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,062

Russell James Smith is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,062. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Michael A Penko

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,059

Base pay: $161,132
Overtime: $439
Other pay: $2,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,059
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3893918397050
Salary Total: $13,580
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,059

Michael A Penko is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,059. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Tyler J Hill

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,054

Base pay: $130,310
Overtime: $29,069
Other pay: $4,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,054
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,661
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3898348397053
Salary Total: $11,273
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,054

At California Highway Patrol, Tyler J Hill serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,054. They are represented by R05.

Bradley E Murrill

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,046

Base pay: $149,196
Overtime: $12,252
Other pay: $2,598
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,046
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3898708397014
Salary Total: $12,740
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,046

Bradley E Murrill holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,046. They are represented by R05.

Darrel H Horner

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,033

Base pay: $159,130
Overtime: $2,371
Other pay: $2,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,033
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3892808397084
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,033

Darrel H Horner is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $164,033. They are represented by R05.

Brooke L Covington

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$164,028

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $164,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,028
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,216
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3897718397012
Salary Total: $12,670
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,028

Brooke L Covington holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,028. They are represented by R05.

Jose P Rizo

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$164,005

Base pay: $138,124
Overtime: $22,645
Other pay: $3,236
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,005
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,660
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3896758397230
Salary Total: $11,663
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,005

Jose P Rizo holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,005. Union affiliation: R05.

Scott W Woodring

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$163,980

Base pay: $161,132
Overtime: $473
Other pay: $2,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,980
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894648397031
Salary Total: $13,580
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,980

Scott W Woodring is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $163,980. Their bargaining unit is R05.

James C Burch

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$163,957

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $3,313
Other pay: $941
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,957
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3897268397060
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,957

James C Burch holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,957. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Timothy B Eaton

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$163,956

Base pay: $152,638
Overtime: $7,500
Other pay: $3,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,956
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3894958397040
Salary Total: $13,040
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,956

At California Highway Patrol, Timothy B Eaton serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,956. They are represented by R05.

Brian J Hethcock

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$163,954

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $3,181
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,954
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3892018397287
Salary Total: $13,340
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,954

Brian J Hethcock holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,954. They are represented by R05.