California / California Highway Patrol

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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

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Daniel Webb

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,965

Base pay: $210,904
Overtime: $25,090
Other pay: $2,971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,965
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892508394049
Salary Total: $17,603
Total Pay: $238,965

Daniel Webb is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,965. They are represented by S05.

Joshua Nelson

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,939

Base pay: $194,130
Overtime: $42,315
Other pay: $2,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,939
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896508394033
Salary Total: $16,216
Total Pay: $238,939

Joshua Nelson works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $238,939 in 2025. Union affiliation: S05.

Rory Erdvig

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,917

Base pay: $184,469
Overtime: $53,208
Other pay: $1,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,917
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,580
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018394042
Salary Total: $16,479
Total Pay: $238,917

Rory Erdvig holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,917. They are represented by S05.

Jeffrey Carlisle

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$238,904

Base pay: $185,781
Overtime: $49,381
Other pay: $3,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,904
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,424
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890318394052
Salary Total: $16,205
Total Pay: $238,904

Jeffrey Carlisle is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $238,904. Union affiliation: S05.

Justin Roberts

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,888

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $77,176
Other pay: $5,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897018397046
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $238,888

Justin Roberts holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,888. They are represented by R05.

Alejandro Barajas

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,750

Base pay: $195,910
Overtime: $39,725
Other pay: $3,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,750
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896868394005
Salary Total: $16,341
Total Pay: $238,750

At California Highway Patrol, Alejandro Barajas serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,750. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Regan Chan

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,716

Base pay: $165,632
Overtime: $70,468
Other pay: $2,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,716
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,594
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893358394052
Salary Total: $14,000
Total Pay: $238,716

Regan Chan is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,716. Union affiliation: S05.

Dallin Smedley

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,700

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $78,426
Other pay: $4,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,700
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896858397113
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $238,700

Dallin Smedley is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,700. They are represented by R05.

John De Matteo

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,570

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $76,397
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,570
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890218397002
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $238,570

John De Matteo is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,570. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Brian Wiest

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,569

Base pay: $163,290
Overtime: $73,108
Other pay: $2,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,569
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890268397004
Salary Total: $13,580
Total Pay: $238,569

Brian Wiest holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,569. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jeffrey Adels Ii

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,565

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $76,036
Other pay: $2,826
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,565
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: 3896558397478
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $238,565

Jeffrey Adels Ii is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,565. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Bryan Meddaugh

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,563

Base pay: $161,853
Overtime: $74,290
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897018397115
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $238,563

Bryan Meddaugh holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,563. Union affiliation: R05.

Matthew Radke

Lieutenant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,563

Base pay: $156,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $20,153
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892208398935
Salary Total: $19,452
Total Pay: $238,563

Matthew Radke holds the role of Lieutenant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,563. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Kylar Adams

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,489

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $75,203
Other pay: $3,583
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,489
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Butte
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892408397013
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $238,489

Kylar Adams is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,489. Union affiliation: R05.

Jeremy Wayland

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,469

Base pay: $194,130
Overtime: $43,419
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,469
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018394048
Salary Total: $16,216
Total Pay: $238,469

Jeremy Wayland is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,469. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Matthew Masciorini

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,466

Base pay: $198,382
Overtime: $36,164
Other pay: $3,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,466
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Solano
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893018394027
Salary Total: $16,216
Total Pay: $238,466

Matthew Masciorini holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,466. Their bargaining unit is S05.

Michael Herrera

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,455

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $74,388
Other pay: $2,815
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,455
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895908397022
Salary Total: $13,465
Total Pay: $238,455

Michael Herrera is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,455. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Joshua Nelson

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,447

Base pay: $161,953
Overtime: $73,924
Other pay: $2,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,447
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018397006
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $238,447

At California Highway Patrol, Joshua Nelson serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,447. Union affiliation: R05.

Joel Ortega

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,430

Base pay: $164,988
Overtime: $69,690
Other pay: $3,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,430
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895358397017
Salary Total: $13,765
Total Pay: $238,430

Joel Ortega works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $238,430 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

Tyler Martin

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,418

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $76,092
Other pay: $6,128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,418
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893908397024
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $238,418

Tyler Martin is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,418. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Trever Strojek

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,372

Base pay: $140,132
Overtime: $94,187
Other pay: $4,052
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,194
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898608397180
Salary Total: $12,113
Total Pay: $238,372

Trever Strojek is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,372. Union affiliation: R05.

Laura Hill

Lieutenant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,366

Base pay: $184,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,366
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $20,153
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895418398001
Salary Total: $19,452
Total Pay: $238,366

Laura Hill is a Lieutenant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,366. Their bargaining unit is M05.

Adrian Lopez Martinez

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,358

Base pay: $164,542
Overtime: $69,229
Other pay: $4,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Merced

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,985
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894618394935
Salary Total: $14,231
Total Pay: $238,358

Adrian Lopez Martinez is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,358. They are represented by S05.

Adam Phillipson

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,303

Base pay: $156,197
Overtime: $76,812
Other pay: $5,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,303
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895308397088
Salary Total: $13,040
Total Pay: $238,303

At California Highway Patrol, Adam Phillipson serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,303. They are represented by R05.

James Sheeran

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,295

Base pay: $204,375
Overtime: $33,000
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,295
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3892018394035
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $238,295

James Sheeran works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. James earned $238,295 in 2025. Union affiliation: S05.

Daniel Wheeler

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,280

Base pay: $207,790
Overtime: $27,502
Other pay: $2,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,280
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3897358394007
Salary Total: $17,384
Total Pay: $238,280

At California Highway Patrol, Daniel Wheeler serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,280. They are represented by S05.

Jeremy Tietz

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,256

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $77,632
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,256
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890258397108
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $238,256

Jeremy Tietz works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $238,256 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Joe Baldoz

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,242

Base pay: $195,426
Overtime: $37,651
Other pay: $5,165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,242
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Kern
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,606
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894208394007
Salary Total: $17,092
Total Pay: $238,242

Joe Baldoz holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,242. Union affiliation: S05.

Segundo Herrera

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,232

Base pay: $168,494
Overtime: $67,332
Other pay: $2,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,232
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895358394056
Salary Total: $14,065
Total Pay: $238,232

Segundo Herrera works as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Segundo earned $238,232 in 2025. Union affiliation: S05.

Brian Laret

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$238,028

Base pay: $186,459
Overtime: $47,104
Other pay: $4,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,028
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,024
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3890188397077
Salary Total: $15,575
Total Pay: $238,028

At California Highway Patrol, Brian Laret serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,028. They are represented by R05.

Sean Hodder

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$237,996

Base pay: $102,284
Overtime: $196
Other pay: $135,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898608397006
Salary Total: $15,334
Total Pay: $237,996

Sean Hodder works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $237,996 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Charles Vonhofen Ii

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$237,983

Base pay: $175,358
Overtime: $60,339
Other pay: $2,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $237,983
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893208397883
Salary Total: $14,660
Total Pay: $237,983

Charles Vonhofen Ii works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $237,983 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.