Highway Patrol Major pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000498
- Class code
- 32000498
- Pay group
- HP08
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Highway Patrol Major is $86,674 to $156,012 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000498.
- 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 administrative work in directing a principal line or staff function of the State Highway Patrol. Employees are responsible for the effective enforcement of North Carolina motor vehicle operation laws; the planning, organization, and administration of a statewide program of highway safety activities by patrol personnel in their work, and by using patrol personnel in contacts with public, individually, and through organizations in highway safety activities; and obtaining adequate equipment and supplies, communication facilities and transportation. Work also involves molding public opinion through contact with civic clubs and cooperation with local traffic safety councils and public schools.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the provisions of the North Carolina Motor Vehicle Act. Thorough knowledge of established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Department of Motor Vehicles and Highway Patrol. Considerable knowledge of North Carolina and other states motor vehicle registration and title laws. Ability to interpret and explain laws, regulations, and departmental regulations. Ability to enforce provisions of laws with tact, firmness, and impartiality. Ability to plan, organize, and direct activities relating to division assignment. Ability to present information effectively in oral and written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships ...
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, preferably supplemented by formal training in modern police methods, administration, and scientific methods of crime detection and prevention, and 12 years' sworn experience in Highway Patrol 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 Major in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $59.41 | $77.88 | $123,573 to $161,990 |
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.