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Sergeant, California Highway Patrol

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

1,208 employees hold this title in California Highway Patrol. Median total compensation for the role is $214,571, above the department median of $162,741.

Employees: 1,208
Total payroll: $257.1M
Role median: $214,571
Agency median: $162,741
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$519$407,174+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,208 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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Tom Ngo

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$304,642

Base pay: $108,564
Overtime: $22,187
Other pay: $173,890
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $304,642
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Imperial
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,424
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896208394001
Salary Total: $16,608
Total Pay: $304,642

Tom Ngo is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $304,642. They are represented by S05.

Christopher Brewer

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$303,110

Base pay: $24,509
Overtime: $648
Other pay: $277,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $303,110
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Solano
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893658394002
Salary Total: $16,988
Total Pay: $303,110

Christopher Brewer works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $303,110 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S05.

William Harm

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$302,664

Base pay: $173,898
Overtime: $35,815
Other pay: $92,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Solano
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893018394059
Salary Total: $17,676
Total Pay: $302,664

William Harm works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. William earned $302,664 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Zachary Emmons

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$302,164

Base pay: $222,709
Overtime: $10,504
Other pay: $68,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895418394001
Salary Total: $17,384
Total Pay: $302,164

Zachary Emmons holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $302,164. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Brandie Dressel

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$302,074

Base pay: $193,732
Overtime: $106,115
Other pay: $2,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,074
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Glenn
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891608394002
Salary Total: $16,569
Total Pay: $302,074

Brandie Dressel holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $302,074. They are represented by S05.

Phillip Stacy

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$301,782

Base pay: $124,779
Overtime: $436
Other pay: $176,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $301,782
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890258394001
Salary Total: $18,643
Total Pay: $301,782

Phillip Stacy works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Phillip earned $301,782 in 2025. They are represented by S05.

Kelly Valdez

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$301,730

Base pay: $201,005
Overtime: $99,455
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $301,730
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Santa Barbara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897558394003
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $301,730

At California Highway Patrol, Kelly Valdez serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $301,730. Union affiliation: S05.

Nick Tuffanelli

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$301,265

Base pay: $206,394
Overtime: $93,951
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $301,265
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890088394004
Salary Total: $17,384
Total Pay: $301,265

Nick Tuffanelli holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $301,265. Union affiliation: S05.

Gabe Newton

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$300,878

Base pay: $208,375
Overtime: $91,584
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,878
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896018394034
Salary Total: $17,676
Total Pay: $300,878

Gabe Newton is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $300,878. Union affiliation: S05.

Kevin Prouty

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$300,648

Base pay: $217,190
Overtime: $77,963
Other pay: $5,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,648
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896808394006
Salary Total: $17,968
Total Pay: $300,648

Kevin Prouty holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $300,648. Union affiliation: S05.

Jeremiah Bridges

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$300,300

Base pay: $167,093
Overtime: $126,127
Other pay: $7,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,595
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890318394056
Salary Total: $14,253
Total Pay: $300,300

Jeremiah Bridges works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Jeremiah earned $300,300 in 2025. They are represented by S05.

Justin Pirrone

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$300,071

Base pay: $184,709
Overtime: $112,513
Other pay: $2,849
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,071
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,885
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895658394002
Salary Total: $16,241
Total Pay: $300,071

Justin Pirrone works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $300,071 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Tracy Rugg

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$298,848

Base pay: $199,295
Overtime: $3,684
Other pay: $95,869
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $298,848
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894358394016
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $298,848

At California Highway Patrol, Tracy Rugg serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $298,848. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Derek Reed

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$298,763

Base pay: $189,490
Overtime: $107,146
Other pay: $2,128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $298,763
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893458394007
Salary Total: $16,150
Total Pay: $298,763

Derek Reed holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $298,763. Union affiliation: S05.

Peter Kim

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$298,304

Base pay: $196,320
Overtime: $96,500
Other pay: $5,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $298,304
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896908394001
Salary Total: $16,848
Total Pay: $298,304

Peter Kim holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $298,304. Union affiliation: S05.

Brandon Wright

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$297,366

Base pay: $177,033
Overtime: $114,697
Other pay: $5,637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $297,366
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,886
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895808394002
Salary Total: $15,076
Total Pay: $297,366

Brandon Wright holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $297,366. Union affiliation: S05.

Daniel Halbwachs

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$297,078

Base pay: $199,088
Overtime: $94,260
Other pay: $3,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $297,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Kern
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894268394003
Salary Total: $16,800
Total Pay: $297,078

Daniel Halbwachs is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $297,078. They are represented by S05.

Hirotaka Hiura

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$296,768

Base pay: $205,925
Overtime: $87,213
Other pay: $3,631
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $296,768
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Madera
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894508394010
Salary Total: $17,217
Total Pay: $296,768

Hirotaka Hiura is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $296,768. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Derek Williams

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$295,562

Base pay: $214,621
Overtime: $79,872
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $295,562
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898018394001
Salary Total: $17,968
Total Pay: $295,562

Derek Williams is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $295,562. They are represented by S05.

Bradley De Geus Jr

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$294,594

Base pay: $122,528
Overtime: $2,659
Other pay: $169,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $294,594
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,424
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898758394002
Salary Total: $16,339
Total Pay: $294,594

Bradley De Geus Jr works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $294,594 in 2023. They are represented by S05.

Jose Ahumada

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$294,361

Base pay: $207,944
Overtime: $84,071
Other pay: $2,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $294,361
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895808394006
Salary Total: $17,509
Total Pay: $294,361

Jose Ahumada holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,361. Union affiliation: S05.

Hector Gutierrez

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$293,526

Base pay: $205,925
Overtime: $84,401
Other pay: $3,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $293,526
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896308394039
Salary Total: $17,217
Total Pay: $293,526

Hector Gutierrez is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $293,526. They are represented by S05.

Jorge Jalomo

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$292,725

Base pay: $183,259
Overtime: $105,079
Other pay: $4,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $292,725
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,886
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896458394004
Salary Total: $15,825
Total Pay: $292,725

At California Highway Patrol, Jorge Jalomo serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $292,725. Union affiliation: S05.

John Mcintosh

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$291,906

Base pay: $201,690
Overtime: $89,296
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $291,906
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sutter
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892858394032
Salary Total: $16,946
Total Pay: $291,906

John Mcintosh works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. John earned $291,906 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S05.

James Decello

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$289,713

Base pay: $206,394
Overtime: $82,399
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $289,713
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895308394007
Salary Total: $17,384
Total Pay: $289,713

James Decello is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $289,713. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Terry Whitney Jr

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$289,368

Base pay: $151,262
Overtime: $27,970
Other pay: $110,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $289,368
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018394005
Salary Total: $17,267
Total Pay: $289,368

Terry Whitney Jr holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $289,368. They are represented by S05.

Brooks Gonsalves

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$289,319

Base pay: $183,913
Overtime: $102,109
Other pay: $3,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $289,319
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,580
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898358394004
Salary Total: $16,187
Total Pay: $289,319

Brooks Gonsalves is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $289,319. Union affiliation: S05.

Eric Pena

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$289,280

Base pay: $211,790
Overtime: $76,570
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $289,280
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896308394036
Salary Total: $17,968
Total Pay: $289,280

Eric Pena holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,280. They are represented by S05.

Millan Mateo

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$288,526

Base pay: $208,654
Overtime: $77,367
Other pay: $2,505
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $288,526
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896458394010
Salary Total: $17,530
Total Pay: $288,526

At California Highway Patrol, Millan Mateo serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $288,526. Union affiliation: S05.

Summer Weathers

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$288,184

Base pay: $204,667
Overtime: $82,597
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $288,184
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895018394004
Salary Total: $17,384
Total Pay: $288,184

At California Highway Patrol, Summer Weathers serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $288,184. Union affiliation: S05.

Christopher Pia

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$287,977

Base pay: $205,867
Overtime: $80,298
Other pay: $1,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $287,977
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897308394007
Salary Total: $17,546
Total Pay: $287,977

Christopher Pia is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $287,977. They are represented by S05.

Adam Barresi

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$287,738

Base pay: $195,870
Overtime: $90,949
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $287,738
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018394005
Salary Total: $16,508
Total Pay: $287,738

Adam Barresi holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,738. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Duy Tran

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$287,374

Base pay: $179,713
Overtime: $103,692
Other pay: $3,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $287,374
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,424
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893708394001
Salary Total: $15,634
Total Pay: $287,374

Duy Tran is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $287,374. They are represented by S05.

Michael Madden

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$286,690

Base pay: $204,375
Overtime: $81,245
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $286,690
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896708394002
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $286,690

Michael Madden holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $286,690. Union affiliation: S05.

Michael Deveny

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$285,876

Base pay: $84,668
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $201,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285,876
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Kern
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,961
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898308394007
Salary Total: $16,988
Total Pay: $285,876

At California Highway Patrol, Michael Deveny serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $285,876. Union affiliation: S05.

Martin Contreras

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$285,285

Base pay: $208,654
Overtime: $73,607
Other pay: $3,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285,285
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893408394074
Salary Total: $17,530
Total Pay: $285,285

Martin Contreras is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $285,285. Their bargaining unit is S05.