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 103
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Lanell N Bilbrew Nwogu is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,127. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Janet Lua is a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,114. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Mark D Paine holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,113. They are represented by R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Brian P Roe serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,112. Union affiliation: S01.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Steven Lino Iii serves as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,110. They are represented by R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Lynh Nguyen is a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,109. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Venicia J Williams Nash holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,107. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Yvette R Norman holds the role of Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,102. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Jeffrey A Quezada works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Jeffrey earned $63,101 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Ray E Diggsii is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,094. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Nikisha Y Holmes holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,094. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Harry L Jordan holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,094. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jovita M Esteybar works as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Jovita earned $63,091 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Karina Perez holds the role of Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,091. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Trina A Hayes serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,089. They are represented by R01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Jeanette A Amador is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,088. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Vickie Reyes is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,082. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Reggie M Rasmussen works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Reggie earned $63,067 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Staci D Smith serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,064. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Ivan Luna Ramirez is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,064. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Jene S Ross works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Jene earned $63,059 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Guillermina Ortiz is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,059. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Javier J Keilou works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Javier earned $63,056 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Wendy E Steinkoenig is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,055. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Marilyn B Mendez holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,053. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Adrian Gonzalez holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,049. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Mariama Bah-Kargbo is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,049. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Gigi C Deche serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,047. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Maria E Almaraz holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,045. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Rachel L Smith is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,039. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Michael E Oropeza holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,039. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier II (Vehicle Registration), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Seng Thao is a Control Cashier II (Vehicle Registration), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,027. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Nicole J Montazem holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,998. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Donna A Battiste serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,994. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Aileen M Torres is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $62,990. Union affiliation: R04.
Mailing Machines Operator II/Motor Vehicles
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Feliciano V Disuanco Iii holds the role of Mailing Machines Operator II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,990. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Sandra S Bramble serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,986. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Amandeep K Samra serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,986. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Toni M Salausa works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Toni earned $62,982 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Marla M Bates is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $62,980. Their bargaining unit is R04.