California / Motor Vehicles
Agency file
The Motor Vehicles plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2023, this agency had 10,272 employees with median total compensation of $59,486; the highest distinct record was $207,772.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 10,272 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,486) — 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 $97,689 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,716. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Stephanie L Dougherty serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,622. They are represented by M01.
Deputy Director of Digital Services Division/Motor Vehicles
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Serenity L Thompson holds the role of Deputy Director of Digital Services Division at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,174. They are represented by E97.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Virginia S Corbitt is a C.E.A. at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $167,305. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Departmental Construction and Maintenance Supervisor/Motor Vehicles
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Kelly D Piceno is a Departmental Construction and Maintenance Supervisor at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $167,289. Union affiliation: S09.
Deputy Chief, Investigations and Enforcement, Department of Consumer Affairs/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Thomas C Edwards serves as a Deputy Chief, Investigations and Enforcement, Department of Consumer Affairs. Their 2023 pay totaled $166,496. They are represented by M07.
Deputy Chief, Investigations and Enforcement, Department of Consumer Affairs/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Paula M Lucero serves as a Deputy Chief, Investigations and Enforcement, Department of Consumer Affairs. Their 2023 pay totaled $166,496. Union affiliation: M07.
Attorney III/Motor Vehicles
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Gary R Livingston works as a Attorney III for Motor Vehicles. Gary earned $165,524 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Director of Legislation/Motor Vehicles
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Barry N Steinhart holds the role of Deputy Director of Legislation at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $165,363. Union affiliation: E99.
Staff Services Manager III/Motor Vehicles
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Dena E Loui works as a Staff Services Manager III for Motor Vehicles. Dena earned $165,090 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Derek B Chan is a C.E.A. at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $163,128. They are represented by M01.
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At Motor Vehicles, Paul E Stangis serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,067. Their bargaining unit is M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Kristin J Triepke is a C.E.A. at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $163,017. Their bargaining unit is M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Carlos A Solis works as a C.E.A. for Motor Vehicles. Carlos earned $163,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Vivian B Iriarte works as a C.E.A. for Motor Vehicles. Vivian earned $162,682 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Associate Construction Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Joseph M Mayo is a Associate Construction Analyst at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $161,953. Union affiliation: R09.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Justin D Halverson works as a C.E.A. for Motor Vehicles. Justin earned $161,391 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jeannie Cheung serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,297. Their bargaining unit is M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Carrie J Stanton serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,258. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Deborah L Casey works as a C.E.A. for Motor Vehicles. Deborah earned $161,240 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Leandra M Kruger serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,854. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Trina S Washington serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,697. Union affiliation: M01.
Attorney III/Motor Vehicles
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Jonette T Banzon works as a Attorney III for Motor Vehicles. Jonette earned $159,845 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Denise M Burroughs is a C.E.A. at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $159,827. They are represented by M01.
Attorney III/Motor Vehicles
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Matthew S Gibson is a Attorney III at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $159,770. They are represented by R02.
Associate Construction Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Jason K Lee holds the role of Associate Construction Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $158,587. They are represented by R09.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Christine A Lopez serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,277. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Ricky Perez serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $156,505. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Chitra Chitturi works as a Information Technology Manager II for Motor Vehicles. Chitra earned $156,336 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, James S Warrior serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $156,336. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Gavin I Bhakta holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $155,926. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Donald G Waklee serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,820. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Vanitha Naicker is a Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $154,721. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Fernando L Navarro is a Information Technology Manager II at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $154,396. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Unmi Kwak holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,900. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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Ailene Short works as a C.E.A. for Motor Vehicles. Ailene earned $152,912 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Joseph R Jimenez serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $152,330. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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John J Bartolone works as a Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. John earned $152,071 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Marvin R Hardley Jr is a Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $151,748. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Aman Ahuja is a Information Technology Manager II at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $151,616. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Bridgett R Prawl serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $150,280. Union affiliation: M01.