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 32
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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Chi K Mak is a Information Technology Associate at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $91,798. They are represented by R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Joseph C Jo is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $91,795. Union affiliation: R07.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Marisa M Hess holds the role of Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,773. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Attorney/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Kathleen C Schramm serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,737. They are represented by R02.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Christian E Castillo-Gonzalez works as a Driver Safety Hearing Office for Motor Vehicles. Christian earned $91,726 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Andrea L Schlatter works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Motor Vehicles. Andrea earned $91,696 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Celine N Ogamba holds the role of Driver Safety Hearing Office at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,694. They are represented by R01.
Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Vanessa A Arroyo holds the role of Manager V Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,691. They are represented by M01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jim C Meza Marquez serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,676. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Michelle A Gaines serves as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,644. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Curtis T Gardner holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,639. Union affiliation: S01.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Bridgette M Goodman works as a Driver Safety Hearing Office for Motor Vehicles. Bridgette earned $91,620 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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James L Funes is a Driver Safety Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $91,564. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Janine R Camp works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Janine earned $91,521 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Monica Magana serves as a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,510. Union affiliation: S01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Bradley J Sandbothe serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,421. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Kevin P Wong serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,373. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Christopher B Montes works as a Driver Safety Hearing Office for Motor Vehicles. Christopher earned $91,372 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Caroline A Truex serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,345. They are represented by S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Gladys Nava-Vargas holds the role of Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,343. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Linda L Compilli holds the role of Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,343. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Sherry K Lum holds the role of Senior Personnel Specialist at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,332. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Kevin R Hollander works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Kevin earned $91,320 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Gloria Vasquez serves as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,319. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Teresa R Martin serves as a Driver Safety Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,312. Union affiliation: E48.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Vanessa D Arellano serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,298. Union affiliation: R07.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Elena Gallegos serves as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,281. They are represented by E48.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Jimmy V Cheng is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $91,255. They are represented by R01.
Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jonathan V Deissroth serves as a Manager IV Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,230. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Mary Ann Razo holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,205. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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John P Rodriguez holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,168. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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My T Chieng works as a Information Technology Associate for Motor Vehicles. My earned $91,149 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Angela M Duckworth-Arteaga works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Angela earned $91,099 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Rochelle R Zarate is a Personnel Specialist at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $91,023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Maida M Velazquez holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,009. They are represented by S01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Marieantonette T Moreno works as a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Marieantonette earned $90,993 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Associate Management Auditor/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jumaane K Cowan serves as a Associate Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,980. They are represented by R01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Emily M Ceja holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,965. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Alaina M Zamboni is a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $90,930. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Kevin D Shedd works as a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Kevin earned $90,900 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.