Highway Patrol Lieutenant pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000496
- Class code
- 32000496
- Pay group
- HP06
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Highway Patrol Lieutenant is $71,632 to $128,938 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000496.
- 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 work assisting in directing Highway Patrol activities in an assigned area of the state. Employees serve as Troop Executive Officers with responsibilities for assisting a Troop Commander in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of Highway Patrol personnel in one of the troop areas. Work requires the exercise of considerable judgment and discretion and the use of considerable knowledge acquired from previous Highway Patrol experience. Work is performed under the general supervision of and is evaluated by a Troop Commander through a review of written and oral reports and frequent conferences.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of Highway Patrol methods and procedures. Thorough knowledge of first aid-principles and practices. Skill in the use of firearms and the use of crowd control techniques, procedures, and equipment. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of subordinate personnel. Ability to maintain effective working relationships between patrol employees, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public through contact and cooperation with these groups. Ability to interpret and apply pertinent provisions of motor vehicle laws and the criminal code. Ability to gather, organize, interpret, and present information orally or in writing. Ability to react quickly and calmly ...
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, preferably supplemented by formal training in modern police methods, and 12 years' sworn Highway Patrol experience including 4 years of supervisory 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 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $44.38 | $63.41 | $92,310 to $131,893 |
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.