California / California Highway Patrol

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California Highway Patrol

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 3, 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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 92

Freddie Garcia

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,690

Base pay: $175,386
Overtime: $18,153
Other pay: $3,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,690
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,224
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3898308394007
Salary Total: $14,819
Total Pay: $196,690

At California Highway Patrol, Freddie Garcia serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,690. Union affiliation: S05.

Samantha D Diaz-Durazo

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,676

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $34,503
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,676

Samantha D Diaz-Durazo is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $196,676.

Justin J Wagers

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,659

Base pay: $139,003
Overtime: $55,953
Other pay: $1,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,659

Justin J Wagers is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $196,659.

Scott A Heitman

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,656

Base pay: $166,954
Overtime: $28,096
Other pay: $1,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,656

At California Highway Patrol, Scott A Heitman serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,656.

Steven A Fajardin

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,652

Base pay: $194,130
Overtime: $1,603
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,652

At California Highway Patrol, Steven A Fajardin serves as a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,652.

Scott R Osborne

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,634

Base pay: $159,430
Overtime: $31,771
Other pay: $5,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,634

Scott R Osborne works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Scott earned $196,634 in 2025.

Eric B Hannem

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,632

Base pay: $193,929
Overtime: $1,784
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,632

Eric B Hannem is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $196,632.

Bradley G Search

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,628

Base pay: $152,692
Overtime: $40,159
Other pay: $3,777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,628

Bradley G Search works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Bradley earned $196,628 in 2025.

Marissa A Raya

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,622

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $34,499
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,622

Marissa A Raya holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,622.

Richard A Kennell

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,584

Base pay: $174,206
Overtime: $18,968
Other pay: $3,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,584

Richard A Kennell holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,584.

Juan Lopez

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,570

Base pay: $175,386
Overtime: $18,674
Other pay: $2,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,570
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S05
Work county: HUMBOLDT

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,224
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3891258394016
Salary Total: $14,819
Total Pay: $196,570

Juan Lopez is a Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $196,570. Union affiliation: S05.

Joshua M Landquist

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,554

Base pay: $125,358
Overtime: $67,552
Other pay: $3,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,554

Joshua M Landquist is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $196,554.

Robert O Daharsh

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,532

Base pay: $169,790
Overtime: $22,822
Other pay: $3,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,532

Robert O Daharsh works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Robert earned $196,532 in 2025.

Marcos A Lepe

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$196,512

Base pay: $158,458
Overtime: $35,162
Other pay: $2,893
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,512

Marcos A Lepe holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,512.

Nelson Bejar

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,473

Base pay: $156,601
Overtime: $33,947
Other pay: $5,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,473
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894958397003
Salary Total: $13,165
Total Pay: $196,473

Nelson Bejar is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $196,473. They are represented by R05.

Hector Villegas

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,472

Base pay: $135,091
Overtime: $56,669
Other pay: $4,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,193
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896708397019
Salary Total: $11,832
Total Pay: $196,472

Hector Villegas holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,472. Union affiliation: R05.

Jason B Howell

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,426

Base pay: $181,013
Overtime: $13,714
Other pay: $1,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,426

Jason B Howell holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,426.

Pedro Sanchez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,423

Base pay: $169,667
Overtime: $25,604
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,423
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896568397480
Salary Total: $14,185
Total Pay: $196,423

Pedro Sanchez holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,423. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Osvaldo Orozco

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,423

Base pay: $130,792
Overtime: $62,768
Other pay: $2,863
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,423
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,661
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3893358397011
Salary Total: $11,398
Total Pay: $196,423

Osvaldo Orozco is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $196,423. They are represented by R05.

David Trejo

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,420

Base pay: $169,667
Overtime: $25,764
Other pay: $989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,420
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: KINGS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894408397033
Salary Total: $14,185
Total Pay: $196,420

At California Highway Patrol, David Trejo serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,420. They are represented by R05.

Wendy S Bowling

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,417

Base pay: $168,117
Overtime: $26,774
Other pay: $1,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,417

Wendy S Bowling works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Wendy earned $196,417 in 2025.

Timothy J Shively

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,385

Base pay: $171,368
Overtime: $22,745
Other pay: $2,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,385

Timothy J Shively holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,385.

Victor R Taylor

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,375

Base pay: $156,622
Overtime: $27,486
Other pay: $12,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,375

Victor R Taylor works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Victor earned $196,375 in 2025.

Javier L Amezcua

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,361

Base pay: $161,253
Overtime: $30,236
Other pay: $4,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,361

Javier L Amezcua works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Javier earned $196,361 in 2025.

Jonathan D Ray

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,312

Base pay: $155,051
Overtime: $35,495
Other pay: $5,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,312

Jonathan D Ray is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $196,312.

Zeek V Julien

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,307

Base pay: $158,447
Overtime: $36,190
Other pay: $1,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,307

Zeek V Julien is a Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. 2025 total compensation came to $196,307.

David A Williams

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,307

Base pay: $167,773
Overtime: $26,353
Other pay: $2,181
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,307

David A Williams works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. David earned $196,307 in 2025.

Dagoberto Dominguez

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,298

Base pay: $137,634
Overtime: $54,321
Other pay: $4,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,298
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,661
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3896908397015
Salary Total: $11,931
Total Pay: $196,298

At California Highway Patrol, Dagoberto Dominguez serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,298. They are represented by R05.

Emmanuel Martin

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,261

Base pay: $164,338
Overtime: $30,918
Other pay: $1,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,261
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3895408397020
Salary Total: $13,940
Total Pay: $196,261

Emmanuel Martin works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Emmanuel earned $196,261 in 2025. Union affiliation: R05.

John H Wilson

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,259

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $32,223
Other pay: $4,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,259

At California Highway Patrol, John H Wilson serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,259.

Jorge Anguiano

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,243

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $33,460
Other pay: $3,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,243
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: STANISLAUS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3894658397095
Salary Total: $13,340
Total Pay: $196,243

Jorge Anguiano works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $196,243 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Jacob R Ellsworth

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,242

Base pay: $155,938
Overtime: $38,645
Other pay: $1,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,242

Jacob R Ellsworth holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,242.

Eric J Pohrman

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,220

Base pay: $191,938
Overtime: $3,312
Other pay: $970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,220

At California Highway Patrol, Eric J Pohrman serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,220.

Brent M Twedt

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,214

Base pay: $167,429
Overtime: $27,865
Other pay: $920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,214

Brent M Twedt works as a Officer, California Highway Patrol for California Highway Patrol. Brent earned $196,214 in 2025.

Joshua L Miller

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,209

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $34,765
Other pay: $1,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,209

Joshua L Miller holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,209.

Jaime L Allen

Sergeant, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2024 total comp

$196,201

Base pay: $194,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,201

Jaime L Allen holds the role of Sergeant, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,201.

Alfonso C Hernandez Iii

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,194

Base pay: $154,942
Overtime: $38,833
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,194

Alfonso C Hernandez Iii holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,194.

Jeremy J Buttgereit

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,182

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $34,639
Other pay: $1,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,182

At California Highway Patrol, Jeremy J Buttgereit serves as a Officer, California Highway Patrol. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,182.

Johnnie R Bridges

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,168

Base pay: $159,703
Overtime: $35,295
Other pay: $1,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,168

Johnnie R Bridges holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,168.

John M Ortega

Officer, California Highway Patrol/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$196,146

Base pay: $165,083
Overtime: $30,043
Other pay: $1,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,146

John M Ortega holds the role of Officer, California Highway Patrol at California Highway Patrol. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,146.