Highway Patrol Trooper pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000504
- Class code
- 32000504
- Pay group
- HP01
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Highway Patrol Trooper is $50,284 to $80,454 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000504.
- 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 work in the enforcement of traffic laws and reducing crime on public streets and highways in North Carolina. Employees patrol roads within an assigned district. Work involves assisting the public in emergencies; investigating highway accidents; apprehending violators of the law and/or issuing warnings; testifying in court; and assisting other law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety. Work may include temporary assignments in a declared state of emergency. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Sergeant, guided by established highway patrol policies and procedures, and is reviewed through daily activity reports and conferences with supervisors.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the North Carolina Motor Vehicle laws. Skill in the operation of a patrol vehicle at high speeds and/or in inclement weather. Skill in the use of firearms. Ability to learn, interpret, and impartially apply the applicable provisions of the motor vehicle laws of North Carolina. Ability to collect and present information on patrol activities and investigations in oral and written form. Ability to deal with authority while maintaining professional and courteous demeanor with the general public. Ability to react calmly and quickly under emergency conditions.
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
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 Trooper in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $35.25 | $46.00 | $73,320 to $95,680 |
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.