California / California Highway Patrol

Agency file

California Highway Patrol

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The California Highway Patrol provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 11,847 employees with median total compensation of $162,741; the highest distinct record was $689,249.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $1.8B
Employees: 11,847
Median total: $162,741
Highest record: $689,249

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$27,864$326,585+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 11,847 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($162,741) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $116,796 (79%)
Overtime — $22,914 (15%)
Other — $8,122 (5%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,480

$77,113

$162,741

$202,118

$242,085

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $242,085 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $40,480. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Officer, California Highway Patrol

6,424 · $180,005

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol

945 · $220,835

Public Safety Dispatcher, California Highway Patrol

743 · $93,159

Cadet, California Highway Patrol

422 · $24,238

Office Assistant (Typing)

364 · $44,431

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$1.5B —	11,005 —	$153,474 —
2024	$1.6B ▲ 9.2%	11,629 ▲ 5.7%	$158,333 ▲ 3.2%
2025	$1.8B ▲ 6.2%	11,847 ▲ 1.9%	$162,741 ▲ 2.8%

Record list

Employees

Page 20

Jonathan Nyland

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,895

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $44,947
Other pay: $4,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,895
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Mono
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898208397043
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $208,895

Jonathan Nyland works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $208,895 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Harmony Garcia

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,889

Base pay: $168,665
Overtime: $39,304
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,889
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,224
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890238394003
Salary Total: $14,363
Total Pay: $208,889

Harmony Garcia works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Harmony earned $208,889 in 2025. They are represented by S05.

Elias Romero

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,879

Base pay: $134,602
Overtime: $70,482
Other pay: $3,795
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,153
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893208397038
Salary Total: $11,372
Total Pay: $208,879

Elias Romero holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,879. They are represented by R05.

Michael Rivera

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,865

Base pay: $160,231
Overtime: $45,534
Other pay: $3,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,865
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,594
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895308394068
Salary Total: $13,685
Total Pay: $208,865

Michael Rivera holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,865. They are represented by S05.

Daniel Inglett

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,864

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $48,080
Other pay: $4,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Orange
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896908397100
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $208,864

At California Highway Patrol, Daniel Inglett serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,864. Union affiliation: R05.

John Nguyen

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,830

Base pay: $166,944
Overtime: $39,384
Other pay: $2,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,830
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893908397006
Salary Total: $13,940
Total Pay: $208,830

John Nguyen works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. John earned $208,830 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Brian Mcgehee

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,824

Base pay: $204,375
Overtime: $2,848
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,824
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892458394010
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $208,824

At California Highway Patrol, Brian Mcgehee serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,824. They are represented by S05.

Eustolio Cruz Rojas

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,812

Base pay: $130,712
Overtime: $75,136
Other pay: $2,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,812
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,154
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893408397074
Salary Total: $11,373
Total Pay: $208,812

At California Highway Patrol, Eustolio Cruz Rojas serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,812. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Man Ly

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,800

Base pay: $131,365
Overtime: $73,965
Other pay: $3,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,800
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Solano
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,660
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893658397068
Salary Total: $11,272
Total Pay: $208,800

Man Ly is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,800. Union affiliation: R05.

Chase Root

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,792

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $46,928
Other pay: $5,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,792
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891308397083
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $208,792

Chase Root is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,792. They are represented by R05.

Isac Mejia

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,782

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $43,371
Other pay: $4,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,782
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896858397099
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $208,782

At California Highway Patrol, Isac Mejia serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,782. They are represented by R05.

Spencer Brown

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$208,759

Base pay: $137,577
Overtime: $65,389
Other pay: $5,793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,759
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895908397492
Salary Total: $12,460
Total Pay: $208,759

Spencer Brown works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Spencer earned $208,759 in 2023. Union affiliation: R05.

Alexis Martinez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,757

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $46,264
Other pay: $6,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,757
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895758397224
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $208,757

Alexis Martinez holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,757. Union affiliation: R05.

Justin Markwell

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,743

Base pay: $161,853
Overtime: $44,470
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,743
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018397373
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $208,743

Justin Markwell holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,743. Union affiliation: R05.

Eric Medrano

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,724

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $44,916
Other pay: $2,555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,724
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894248397082
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $208,724

Eric Medrano is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,724. They are represented by R05.

Joshua Morales

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,709

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $48,089
Other pay: $917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,709
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898608397110
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $208,709

Joshua Morales is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,709. They are represented by R05.

Adam Annett

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,701

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $44,001
Other pay: $4,997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,701
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895408397015
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $208,701

At California Highway Patrol, Adam Annett serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,701. They are represented by R05.

Jeffrey Shields

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$208,688

Base pay: $111,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,024
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018397298
Salary Total: $13,221
Total Pay: $208,688

Jeffrey Shields holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $208,688. Union affiliation: R05.

Michael Murawski

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,676

Base pay: $176,321
Overtime: $27,803
Other pay: $4,552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,676
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896558397021
Salary Total: $14,300
Total Pay: $208,676

Michael Murawski holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,676. They are represented by R05.

Pedro Santiago

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,657

Base pay: $168,298
Overtime: $39,227
Other pay: $1,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,657
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,224
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890918394024
Salary Total: $14,694
Total Pay: $208,657

Pedro Santiago works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Pedro earned $208,657 in 2025. They are represented by S05.

Preston Bingham

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,559

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $46,750
Other pay: $2,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,559
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892658397203
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $208,559

At California Highway Patrol, Preston Bingham serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,559. They are represented by R05.

Sylvester Lopez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,555

Base pay: $138,207
Overtime: $65,386
Other pay: $4,962
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,555
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,193
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894208397005
Salary Total: $12,112
Total Pay: $208,555

Sylvester Lopez is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,555. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Octavio Martinez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,553

Base pay: $165,753
Overtime: $38,880
Other pay: $3,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,553
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894018397076
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $208,553

Octavio Martinez holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,553. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Sterling Barrow

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,548

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $44,077
Other pay: $3,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Colusa
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891558397006
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $208,548

Sterling Barrow holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,548. Union affiliation: R05.

Paul Solorzano-Oliva

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,545

Base pay: $165,867
Overtime: $38,742
Other pay: $3,936
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,545
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,594
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895758394008
Salary Total: $14,125
Total Pay: $208,545

At California Highway Patrol, Paul Solorzano-Oliva serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,545. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Pedro Gonzalez-Bolanos

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,539

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $46,216
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,539
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894018397188
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $208,539

At California Highway Patrol, Pedro Gonzalez-Bolanos serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,539. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jeffery Hagberg

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,520

Base pay: $164,992
Overtime: $41,901
Other pay: $1,628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,520
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,594
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890368394003
Salary Total: $14,000
Total Pay: $208,520

At California Highway Patrol, Jeffery Hagberg serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,520. Union affiliation: S05.

Samuel Clarkson

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,505

Base pay: $202,960
Overtime: $4,625
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,505
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897708394004
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $208,505

Samuel Clarkson works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $208,505 in 2025. They are represented by S05.

Jermaine Chalk

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,492

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $51,224
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892528397193
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $208,492

At California Highway Patrol, Jermaine Chalk serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,492. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jaime Perez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,486

Base pay: $137,427
Overtime: $69,414
Other pay: $1,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,486
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,660
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895408397012
Salary Total: $11,805
Total Pay: $208,486

Jaime Perez is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $208,486. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Timothy Shively

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$208,483

Base pay: $143,704
Overtime: $63,200
Other pay: $1,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,483
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,024
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890208397125
Salary Total: $12,504
Total Pay: $208,483

At California Highway Patrol, Timothy Shively serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $208,483. Union affiliation: R05.

Pedro Delacruz

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,476

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $47,853
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890258397029
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $208,476

Pedro Delacruz holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,476. Union affiliation: R05.

Carlos Cervantes Jr

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$208,453

Base pay: $152,692
Overtime: $50,275
Other pay: $5,486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,453
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894808397539
Salary Total: $12,740
Total Pay: $208,453

Carlos Cervantes Jr holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,453. Union affiliation: R05.