District of Columbia / Department of Motor Vehicles
Agency file
The Department of Motor Vehicles is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 347 employees with median total compensation of $79,971; the highest distinct record was $226,596.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 347 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,971) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,030 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,158. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Every role here
10 titles have enough holders to report on, listed alphabetically with the number of people in each.
Record list
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Director/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Gabriel Robinson holds the role of Director at Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $226,596. Their pay grade is E4.
General Counsel/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Pamela Washington works as a General Counsel for Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Pamela earned $180,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.
Deputy Director of Operations/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Darnell Fountain works as a Deputy Director of Operations for Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Darnell earned $166,460 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Chief of Staff/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Tyrone Sweatt holds the role of Chief of Staff at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,430. Their pay grade is 16.
Adjudication Services Administrative/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Wanda Butler holds the role of Adjudication Services Administrative at Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $164,864. Their pay grade is 16.
Deputy Chief Information Officer/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Ruby Lawrence Johnson works as a Deputy Chief Information Officer for Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Ruby earned $160,930 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Agency Fiscal Officer/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Lachelle Burr serves as a Agency Fiscal Officer. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,652. They are classified at grade 15.
Chief Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Cassandra Claytor holds the role of Chief Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,555. Their pay grade is 15.
Associate Director for Administrative Services/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Vanessa Bernard works as a Associate Director for Administrative Services for Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Vanessa earned $146,718 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
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This Ticket Ombudsman record at Department of Motor Vehicles for Tony Dugger may represent several individuals, totaling $146,088 in 2024.
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Payroll for Catrina Jones (Attorney Advisor, Department of Motor Vehicles) may cover more than one person; together they account for $145,969 in 2024.
Budget Officer/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Shaniqua Richardson is a Budget Officer at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $142,350. They are classified at grade 14.
Management Analyst/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Cherice Stanley is a Management Analyst at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
IT Project Manager (Gis)/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Marcus Mccuiston is a IT Project Manager (Gis) at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $140,741. They are classified at grade 15.
Quality Program Officer/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Karen Campbell-Tate is a Quality Program Officer at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $138,184. They are classified at grade 14.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Valerie Warren Ali works as a Hearing Examiner for Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Valerie earned $137,561 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Sharon Boyd holds the role of Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,561. Their pay grade is 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Mark Harris serves as a Hearing Examiner. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,561. They are classified at grade 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Alicia Roshell holds the role of Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,561. Their pay grade is 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Stephen Lawson works as a Hearing Examiner for Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Stephen earned $137,561 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Tonia Dansby is a Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,561. They are classified at grade 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Roxanne Neloms is a Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,561. They are classified at grade 13.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Gina Walton serves as a Hearing Examiner. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,561. They are classified at grade 13.
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Payroll for David Best (Hearing Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles) may cover more than one person; together they account for $134,139 in 2024.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Emma Boone holds the role of Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $134,139. Their pay grade is 13.
Supervisory Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Tracey Jackson works as a Supervisory Hearing Examiner for Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Tracey earned $131,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Supervisory Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Genet Amare works as a Supervisory Hearing Examiner for Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Genet earned $131,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Supervisory Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Bashan Horsley serves as a Supervisory Hearing Examiner. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,000. They are classified at grade 14.
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This Hearing Examiner record at Department of Motor Vehicles for Dakarai Thompson may represent several individuals, totaling $130,717 in 2024.
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Joseph Davis appears in Department of Motor Vehicles payroll as a Hearing Examiner, with $127,295 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Driver Services Administrator/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Marquis Miles is a Driver Services Administrator at Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $127,030. They are classified at grade 15.
Vehicle Services Administrator/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Rakonda Cobb serves as a Vehicle Services Administrator. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $127,030. They are classified at grade 15.
IT Project Manager (Gis)/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Minh Tran is a IT Project Manager (Gis) at Department of Motor Vehicles. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $124,874. They are classified at grade 15.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Marsha Thompson holds the role of Hearing Examiner at Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $123,873. Their pay grade is 13.
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This Hearing Examiner record at Department of Motor Vehicles for Gerard James may represent several individuals, totaling $120,451 in 2024.
Hearing Examiner/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Jemel Liverpool serves as a Hearing Examiner. Records show a hire date of 2025/04/21. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,451. They are classified at grade 13.
Public Information Officer/Department of Motor Vehicles
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At Department of Motor Vehicles, Chiderah Monde serves as a Public Information Officer. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,000. They are classified at grade 14.
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Carole Cade appears in Department of Motor Vehicles payroll as a Management Analyst, with $119,916 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Information Technician Specialist/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Claude Thomas works as a Information Technician Specialist for Department of Motor Vehicles. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Claude earned $119,916 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Information Technician Specialist/Department of Motor Vehicles
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Jeremy Beegle holds the role of Information Technician Specialist at Department of Motor Vehicles. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $119,916. Their pay grade is 13.