California / Motor Vehicles / Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles

Job-title file

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

850 employees hold this title in Motor Vehicles. Median total compensation for the role is $76,976, above the department median of $65,028.

Employees: 850
Total payroll: $60.6M
Role median: $76,976
Agency median: $65,028
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$681$91,512+

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How total compensation varies among the 850 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across California

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles is held in 2 California departments. In Motor Vehicles, the median of $76,976 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Employment Development Department

$79,350 · 1

Median total compensation for the Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tan Le

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$2,253

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,253
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256688746003
Salary Total: $6,000
Total Pay: $2,253

At Motor Vehicles, Tan Le serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,253. Union affiliation: S01.

Carolyn Field

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$1,768

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,768
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256268746003
Salary Total: $5,800
Total Pay: $1,768

Carolyn Field works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Carolyn earned $1,768 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Cynthia Meaders

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$1,521

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255518746001
Salary Total: $5,800
Total Pay: $1,521

Cynthia Meaders works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $1,521 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Marie Nichols

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$1,258

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,258
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,659
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255198746006
Salary Total: $5,909
Total Pay: $1,258

Marie Nichols is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,258. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Lisette Maria Chavez

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$1,012

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,286
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256798746002
Salary Total: $5,286
Total Pay: $1,012

Lisette Maria Chavez holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,012. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Janetta Dampier

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$1,005

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,005
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: San Mateo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,795
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255938746002
Salary Total: $4,795
Total Pay: $1,005

Janetta Dampier works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Janetta earned $1,005 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Michelle Saechao

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$648

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $648
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $648
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255598746002
Salary Total: $6,000
Total Pay: $648

Michelle Saechao is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $648. They are represented by S01.

Ellen Jones

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$513

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $513
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256328746003
Salary Total: $5,532
Total Pay: $513

Ellen Jones is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $513. Union affiliation: S01.

Melinda Lake

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2024 total comp

$318

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $68
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $318
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255318746123
Salary Total: $5,974
Total Pay: $318

Melinda Lake holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $318. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Aurora Rhodes

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$254

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,569
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256288746934
Salary Total: $5,819
Total Pay: $254

Aurora Rhodes holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $254. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Maraquina Fortes

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$250

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,161
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256118746906
Salary Total: $5,373
Total Pay: $250

Maraquina Fortes works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Maraquina earned $250 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Lacynthia Carr

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$250

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Solano
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,659
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256218746002
Salary Total: $5,659
Total Pay: $250

At Motor Vehicles, Lacynthia Carr serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $250. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Toni Pome'E

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$250

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,659
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256048746003
Salary Total: $5,659
Total Pay: $250

Toni Pome'E works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Toni earned $250 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Edita Uresti-Whittington

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2024 total comp

$250

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255558746002
Salary Total: $6,174
Total Pay: $250

Edita Uresti-Whittington works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Edita earned $250 in 2024. They are represented by S01.

Karessa Martinez

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2024 total comp

$156

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $156
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,658
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255838746934
Salary Total: $5,647
Total Pay: $156

Karessa Martinez is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $156. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Meli Niumata

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

$113

Base pay: $113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,659
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5252968746002
Salary Total: $5,909
Total Pay: $113

Meli Niumata holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $113. Union affiliation: S01.

Brenda Bourassa

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2024 total comp

$107

Base pay: $107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E01
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255698746936
Salary Total: $34
Total Pay: $107

At Motor Vehicles, Brenda Bourassa serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $107. Their bargaining unit is E01.

Danielle Rios

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2024 total comp

$91

Base pay: $91
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255608746906
Salary Total: $5,800
Total Pay: $91

Danielle Rios works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $91 in 2024. Union affiliation: S01.

Joanna Matthews

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

$34

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255178746010
Salary Total: $5,974
Total Pay: $34

At Motor Vehicles, Joanna Matthews serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34. They are represented by S01.

Josephine Adams

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2024 total comp

$18

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5252318746017
Salary Total: $5,974
Total Pay: $18

Josephine Adams holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $18. Union affiliation: S01.

Patricia Werner

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: San Joaquin
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256588746003
Salary Total: $5,800
Total Pay: $2

At Motor Vehicles, Patricia Werner serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $2. They are represented by S01.

Nahid Sadeghi

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,580
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5256258746003
Salary Total: $5,580

Nahid Sadeghi is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Christine Bugge

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5255068746936
Salary Total: $33
Total Pay: $50

Christine Bugge works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is intermittent. Christine earned $0 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jean Green

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2023 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,800
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5252668746021
Salary Total: $5,265

Jean Green works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Their status is full-time. Jean earned $0 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Cherie Mayes

Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles

2025 total comp

-$424

Base pay: -$424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$424
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5251758746015
Salary Total: $5,974
Total Pay: -$424

Cherie Mayes is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to -$424. Their bargaining unit is S01.