Highway Patrol Lieutenant Colonel pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000497
- Class code
- 32000497
- Pay group
- HP09
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Highway Patrol Lieutenant Colonel is $95,342 to $171,615 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000497.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is supervisory and administrative work as Executive Officer in the Highway Patrol. Position assists the Patrol Commander by performing special assignments and coordinating the activities of the various sections within the Highway Patrol and other state and federal agencies. Positions serve as legislative and public relations liaison. Work assignments are received from the Colonel and performance is evaluated through the effectiveness of assignments completed.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina Motor Vehicle Act. Thorough knowledge of the operating policies and procedures of the Highway Patrol. Ability to effectively present information in writing and verbally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, governmental officials, and Patrol personnel.
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, supplemented by extensive training in police methods and procedures and considerable supervisory and administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training and Standards Commission. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Highway Patrol Lieutenant Colonel in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $65.35 | $85.65 | $135,928 to $178,152 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.