About one in six California Highway Patrol positions are vacant, a rate much higher than in 2019. Despite massive raises, the reason for this spike is unclear.
The CHP officer vacancy rate skyrocketed by 94% between 2015-2023, increasing from just 5% in 2019 to over 16% now, with more recruitment challenges ahead.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office reported that the CHP faces no consequences for failing to make new hires, complicating efforts despite significant pay raises.
New CHP officers can earn up to $117,000 in their first year, following substantial pay increases in recent years - a 7.9% raise in 2023.
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