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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 122

Franklin Melendez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$163,087
Base pay
$140,353
Overtime
$19,921
Other pay
$2,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,087

Franklin Melendez works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Franklin earned $163,087 in 2025.

Sammantha A Rivera

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$163,058
Base pay
$152,692
Overtime
$6,315
Other pay
$4,052
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,058

Sammantha A Rivera is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $163,058.

Keith A Bird

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$163,053
Base pay
$161,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,053

Keith A Bird is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $163,053.

Justin D Hart

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$163,029
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,376
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,029

Justin D Hart holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,029.

Sean A Scott

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$163,014
Base pay
$138,466
Overtime
$18,298
Other pay
$6,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,014

Sean A Scott works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Sean earned $163,014 in 2025.

Madeline P Busk

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$163,010
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,387
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,010

At California Highway Patrol, Madeline P Busk serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,010.

Brittany P Contreras

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,996
Base pay
$152,692
Overtime
$7,846
Other pay
$2,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,996

Brittany P Contreras works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Brittany earned $162,996 in 2025.

Gregory P Smith

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,992
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,369
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,992

Gregory P Smith works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Gregory earned $162,992 in 2025.

Mauricio Rodriguez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,989
Base pay
$131,860
Overtime
$29,434
Other pay
$1,696
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,989

Mauricio Rodriguez is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,989.

Walter J Kennedy

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,989
Base pay
$160,183
Overtime
$1,584
Other pay
$1,222
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,989

Walter J Kennedy works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Walter earned $162,989 in 2025.

Felipe R Palacios-Cordova

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,983
Base pay
$127,187
Overtime
$33,282
Other pay
$2,515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,983

Felipe R Palacios-Cordova holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,983.

Jason L Clelland

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,957
Base pay
$156,197
Overtime
$4,979
Other pay
$1,781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,957

Jason L Clelland works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Jason earned $162,957 in 2025.

Tyson P Hammang

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,956
Base pay
$156,197
Overtime
$5,689
Other pay
$1,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,956

Tyson P Hammang holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,956.

Michael D Mcdonnell

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,952
Base pay
$161,590
Overtime
$103
Other pay
$1,258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,952

Michael D Mcdonnell works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Michael earned $162,952 in 2025.

Christopher A Boatwright

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,947
Base pay
$156,197
Overtime
$4,442
Other pay
$2,308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,947

Christopher A Boatwright holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,947.

Jennifer Acosta

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,947
Base pay
$135,471
Overtime
$20,858
Other pay
$6,618
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,947

Jennifer Acosta holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,947.

Marcus B Vargas

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,943
Base pay
$156,197
Overtime
$5,826
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,943

At California Highway Patrol, Marcus B Vargas serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,943.

Nestor H Virgen

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,936
Base pay
$130,429
Overtime
$29,463
Other pay
$3,044
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,936

At California Highway Patrol, Nestor H Virgen serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,936.

Ruben R Morfin

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,932
Base pay
$129,242
Overtime
$29,086
Other pay
$4,604
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,932

At California Highway Patrol, Ruben R Morfin serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,932.

Nicholas A Olsen

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,915
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,292
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,915

Nicholas A Olsen is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,915.

Michael Duarte

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,897
Base pay
$152,692
Overtime
$8,085
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,897

Michael Duarte holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,897.

Consuelo M Torres

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,877
Base pay
$154,242
Overtime
$7,677
Other pay
$959
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,877

At California Highway Patrol, Consuelo M Torres serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,877.

Yaroslav Kolosovskiy

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,861
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,238
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,861

At California Highway Patrol, Yaroslav Kolosovskiy serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,861.

Colton J Youngs

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,857
Base pay
$156,197
Overtime
$1,243
Other pay
$5,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,857

Colton J Youngs is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,857.

Brian S Wauschek

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,808
Base pay
$154,942
Overtime
$5,408
Other pay
$2,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,808

Brian S Wauschek works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Brian earned $162,808 in 2025.

Brian A Valdez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,767
Base pay
$130,792
Overtime
$27,577
Other pay
$4,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,767

Brian A Valdez is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,767.

Alex M Bryant

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp
$162,765
Base pay
$146,870
Overtime
$11,601
Other pay
$4,294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,765

Alex M Bryant is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2023 total compensation came to $162,765.

Jared R Karakas

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,763
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,140
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,763

Jared R Karakas holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,763.

Joshua Vazquez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,756
Base pay
$129,242
Overtime
$28,342
Other pay
$5,172
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,756

Joshua Vazquez holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,756.

Rodrigo A Gonzalez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,741
Base pay
$135,004
Overtime
$25,062
Other pay
$2,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,741

At California Highway Patrol, Rodrigo A Gonzalez serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,741.

Corey P Tedford

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp
$162,713
Base pay
$146,870
Overtime
$14,599
Other pay
$1,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,713

Corey P Tedford is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2023 total compensation came to $162,713.

Jerry L Fontes

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,711
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$1,174
Other pay
$1,834
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,711

Jerry L Fontes is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,711.

Jeffrey T Dees

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,697
Base pay
$159,703
Overtime
$2,074
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,697

At California Highway Patrol, Jeffrey T Dees serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,697.

Lamont V Nash

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp
$162,694
Base pay
$146,570
Overtime
$11,661
Other pay
$4,464
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,694

Lamont V Nash is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2023 total compensation came to $162,694.

Alvaro Magana

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,683
Base pay
$126,699
Overtime
$2,140
Other pay
$33,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,683

Alvaro Magana is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,683.

Joshua A Phillips

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,653
Base pay
$161,114
Overtime
$157
Other pay
$1,382
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,653

Joshua A Phillips is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,653.

Troy P Elder

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,647
Base pay
$160,183
Overtime
$1,459
Other pay
$1,006
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,647

At California Highway Patrol, Troy P Elder serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,647.

Alan M Jackson

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,607
Base pay
$154,108
Overtime
$7,711
Other pay
$788
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,607

Alan M Jackson is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $162,607.

Carls D Diaz

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,586
Base pay
$140,016
Overtime
$20,158
Other pay
$2,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,586

At California Highway Patrol, Carls D Diaz serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,586.

Francisco J Perez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp
$162,538
Base pay
$118,174
Overtime
$42,728
Other pay
$1,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,538

Francisco J Perez holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,538.