Highway Patrol Sergeant pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000499
- Class code
- 32000499
- Pay group
- HP04
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Highway Patrol Sergeant is $61,393 to $104,368 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000499.
- 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 the directing of highway patrol activities within an assigned district. Employees supervise a highway patrol station with responsibilities for the discipline and conduct of an assigned squad engaged in the enforcement of traffic laws and reducing crime on public streets and highways in North Carolina. Employees receive and convey orders, trains new Troopers in the field, and inspects equipment and personal appearance of squad. Employees assists with planning and evaluating accident prevention programs and may conduct special investigations when delegated. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by inspections and through oral and written reports to superiors.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of Highway Patrol methods and procedures. Thorough knowledge of first-aid principles and techniques. Skill in the use of firearms and in the use of crowd control techniques, procedures, and equipment. Ability to interpret and apply motor vehicle laws as well as oral and written instructions. Ability to instruct subordinates in departmental rules and regulations. Ability to gather and organize material and to present such information orally or in writing. Ability to prepare routine reports of activities engaged in and accidents investigated. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency si ...
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, preferably supplemented by formal training in modern police methods, and 8 years' experience as a Highway Patrolman; 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 Sergeant in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $41.08 | $52.67 | $85,446 to $109,554 |
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.