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 17
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Chan Q Doan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,384. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Jeffrey D Mapes works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Motor Vehicles. Jeffrey earned $113,365 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Sunita D Bhardwaj serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,315. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Michael W Frost holds the role of Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,216. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Ji Hui Luo works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Ji earned $113,195 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Yungchun Ouyang serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,195. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Angella M Ulibarri Kelough serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,177. They are represented by S01.
Research Data Supervisor II/Motor Vehicles
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Ainsley L Mitchum holds the role of Research Data Supervisor II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,170. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Dennis J Fong serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,134. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Frank R Milera works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Frank earned $113,134 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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William F Tourville works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. William earned $113,134 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Myra C Parreno holds the role of Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,125. Union affiliation: M01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Vincent L Donato works as a Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Vincent earned $113,121 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Sheenam S Sen works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Sheenam earned $113,072 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Tamara K Watson is a Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $112,967. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Karuna S Keesari serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,910. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Supervisor II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Dario Sacchi serves as a Research Data Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,706. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Regional Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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David M Zawlik works as a Regional Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. David earned $112,697 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Linh K Ta is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $112,621. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Teena Jain holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,570. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Sophia C Ferro works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Motor Vehicles. Sophia earned $112,506 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Driver Safety Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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Mohindra Chhatarpal holds the role of Driver Safety Manager II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,489. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Daniel Nguyen serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,444. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michael W Lorden serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,430. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Poua Moua works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Poua earned $112,394 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Dumoura Cotton works as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Dumoura earned $112,328 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Chelsea E Desouza holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,327. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Thiem Q Nguyen holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,235. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Cynthia Matthews is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $112,139. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Kathy S Munson holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,093. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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John P White works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. John earned $112,060 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Robert A Mcpherson serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,033. They are represented by R01.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Kimberly A Matthews serves as a Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $111,920. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Krishna Akula is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $111,770. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Jessica L Chi holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,750. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Indelisa Lamas is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $111,670. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Management Auditor/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer K Tanis holds the role of Staff Management Auditor at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,638. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Driver Safety Manager II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Robert C Gomez serves as a Driver Safety Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $111,489. Union affiliation: S01.
Accounting Administrator II/Motor Vehicles
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Kim T Vo works as a Accounting Administrator II for Motor Vehicles. Kim earned $111,415 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Rolando Rayos works as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Rolando earned $111,331 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.