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 14
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Mackenzie Polidori is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $118,451. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Veronica Fernandez is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $118,449. They are represented by R07.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Hector Sandoval is a Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $118,386. Union affiliation: M01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Carol Baker works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Carol earned $118,345 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Craig J Manno holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,342. They are represented by R07.
Labor Relations Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Sharron G Terry holds the role of Labor Relations Manager II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,239. Union affiliation: M01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Joseph G Perea holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,181. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Larry S Shoup is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $118,181. They are represented by R07.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Nancy A Eligioandrade serves as a Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $118,167. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Himmatlal R Vansdadia holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,163. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Kimberly A Secrease holds the role of Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,086. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist III/Motor Vehicles
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George Rajasekar Savariar holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,062. They are represented by M01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Tina L Hunter is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $118,046. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Marcelena A Fisher works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Marcelena earned $118,035 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Lydia Y Lee holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,021. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Steven B Battistoni serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,986. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Alma A Rodriguez serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,944. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Paul R Flanigan works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Paul earned $117,901 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Daisy Aldape serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,886. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Renee K Nakamura is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $117,761. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Mong Nguyen serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,761. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Aaron C Smith serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,761. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Khanh B Tran works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Khanh earned $117,761 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Ryon Tran is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Qiang Wang holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.
Driver Safety Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Gladys Hampton serves as a Driver Safety Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,718. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Raul E Boone is a Driver Safety Hearing Office at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $117,585. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Regional Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Brett R Miller holds the role of Regional Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,561. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Mandy Y Chinn is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $117,561. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Paula M Leonard works as a Investigator for Motor Vehicles. Paula earned $117,447 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Ashley Salinas holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,400. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Blake B Ebbert is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $117,393. They are represented by R07.
Office Services Supervisor III (General)/Motor Vehicles
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Shirley P Smith is a Office Services Supervisor III (General) at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $117,304. They are represented by S04.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Kim Man D Lavu holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,242. They are represented by R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Daniel F Sizemore holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,222. Union affiliation: R07.
Driver Safety Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Elisabeth E Mckinney works as a Driver Safety Manager II for Motor Vehicles. Elisabeth earned $117,063 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Marichris C Moreno works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Motor Vehicles. Marichris earned $116,996 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Howard R Brown Jr is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $116,940. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Motor Vehicles
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Shirley M Corona holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,869. Union affiliation: M01.
Senior Management Auditor/Motor Vehicles
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Brandon C Carter holds the role of Senior Management Auditor at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,856. Union affiliation: S01.