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 20
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Joan Czinski works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Joan earned $106,469 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Gina M Gomez works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Gina earned $106,468 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Management Auditor/Motor Vehicles
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Xue Song holds the role of Staff Management Auditor at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,435. Union affiliation: S01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Verleeta French works as a Driver Safety Manager I for Motor Vehicles. Verleeta earned $106,397 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Ellen E Alvarez is a Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $106,371. Union affiliation: M01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Regina E Covarruvias holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,347. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Deborah L Pitts works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Deborah earned $106,299 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Kimberly M Garcia serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,214. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Ruben P Sharma works as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Ruben earned $106,214 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Anupama Budhiraja holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,052. They are represented by R01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Diana Martinez serves as a Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,910. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Donovan T Kurtz is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,870. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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Andrea H Barrett works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Motor Vehicles. Andrea earned $105,859 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Tressa Y Thompson is a Driver Safety Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,829. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Research Data Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Laura Aguillio serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,823. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Marina A Brownex serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,714. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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John W Martin is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,714. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Alexander O Whyte is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,714. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Margie A Holmes works as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Margie earned $105,625 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer M Duncan is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,621. They are represented by R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Maria R Lascano-Alvarez is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,594. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Regional Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michael V Luna serves as a Regional Construction and Maintenance Superintendent, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,570. Union affiliation: E48.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Julie A Smith serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,564. Union affiliation: S01.
Accounting Administrator II/Motor Vehicles
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Jovy X Li works as a Accounting Administrator II for Motor Vehicles. Jovy earned $105,446 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Karen Y Slaughter serves as a Driver Safety Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,419. Union affiliation: S01.
Research Data Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Mattie S Jette is a Research Data Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,373. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Sabra L Moala is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,332. They are represented by S01.
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Asita A Kumar is a Personnel Specialist at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,325. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Amber R Caldera holds the role of Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,314. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Tina E Diaz works as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Tina earned $105,279 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Stephanie M Thomas holds the role of Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,137. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Dewan M Brown is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,131. They are represented by R01.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Selina M Mendoza is a Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,125. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Zarlakhta S Hotak serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,097. Union affiliation: R01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michael E Windover serves as a Driver Safety Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,096. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Laura E Lenard works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Motor Vehicles. Laura earned $105,091 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Brian W Gilmore is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $105,064. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Tami L Green serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,054. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Christina M Carter serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,052. Union affiliation: R01.
Chief Engineer I/Motor Vehicles
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Robert J Williams holds the role of Chief Engineer I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,020. Union affiliation: R13.