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 27
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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Mimi A Hoang works as a Information Technology Associate for Motor Vehicles. Mimi earned $97,235 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Amanda S Fowler is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $97,179. Union affiliation: R01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Traci N Thomas is a Driver Safety Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $97,151. They are represented by S01.
Director, Television Communications Center (Supervisor)/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Nicky D Newman serves as a Director, Television Communications Center (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $97,124. They are represented by S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Steven M Rosas serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,097. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jose L Rabago is a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $97,011. Union affiliation: S01.
Associate Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems-/Motor Vehicles
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Allison N Tran is a Associate Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems- at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $97,008. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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Jimwel Andres Tonel holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,983. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer C Graham holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,923. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Ruby R Hunter works as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Ruby earned $96,917 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Elizabeth Lara works as a Investigator for Motor Vehicles. Elizabeth earned $96,903 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Shelley L Mason is a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,866. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Phillip R Contreras serves as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,770. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Gail L Dellagnena serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,767. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Mary S Marty serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,714. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Felicia D Watson is a Staff Services Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,665. They are represented by S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Rebecca M Vaden serves as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,652. They are represented by E48.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Antoine D Mcdonald works as a Driver Safety Manager I for Motor Vehicles. Antoine earned $96,618 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Associate Management Auditor/Motor Vehicles
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Jeanette Rodriguez-Mendez is a Associate Management Auditor at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,600. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Michael S Stephenson works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Michael earned $96,560 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Steven W Villafranca serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,559. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Zakhary V Litovchenko is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,502. They are represented by R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Craig A Jamerson serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,486. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jacalene M Benavidez serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,476. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Emadeldin S Abouselim holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,451. They are represented by R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Andrew A De Anda holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,435. Union affiliation: R07.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michelle R Nebre serves as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,392. They are represented by S01.
Associate Space Planner/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michael J Luttig serves as a Associate Space Planner. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,355. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Alicia N Fong holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,355. They are represented by R01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Terrence R Mcinnis works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Terrence earned $96,347 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Lynnette K Stewart is a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,339. Union affiliation: S01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Erika S Chhatarpal is a Driver Safety Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,327. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Danette K Chase serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,319. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Kyle T Kuyama is a Driver Safety Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $96,244. They are represented by S01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Jenny N Tran holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,205. Union affiliation: R01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Cherrie J Wallace holds the role of Driver Safety Manager I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,192. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Vicky C Alexander holds the role of Driver Safety Hearing Office at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,150. Union affiliation: R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Leilanie V Hopkins holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,147. They are represented by R07.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Stacee N C Saephan holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,144. They are represented by E48.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Kieungan C Cu holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,974. They are represented by E48.