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 6
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Anselmo Jara Jr is a Investigator at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $134,382. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Eduardo Madrid serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,362. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Timothy V Mann holds the role of Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,126. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jill D Beale holds the role of Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,017. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Raju Mashetty is a Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $133,979. Union affiliation: R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Nick Nguyen holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,936. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Motor Vehicles
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Amrik Singh holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,934. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Shereesha Gangenamoni serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,904. Union affiliation: M01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Kenneth R Holt works as a Investigator for Motor Vehicles. Kenneth earned $133,870 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Brian P Hollingshead is a Information Technology Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $133,502. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Attorney/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Mark A Luthin serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,355. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Debbie Morisawa serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,157. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Nhi M Vu serves as a Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,128. Union affiliation: M01.
Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Apurva M Mehta is a Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $132,997. They are represented by S07.
Information Technology Specialist III/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Susan K Hollingsworth serves as a Information Technology Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,983. They are represented by M01.
Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jon K Brooks is a Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $132,951. They are represented by S07.
Supervising Investigator I, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Anthony M Cox serves as a Supervising Investigator I, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,892. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Jenny N Allopenna holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,884. Union affiliation: R01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Fabian Reyes serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,733. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Tina Mai is a Information Technology Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $132,551. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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Nicholas P Embly is a Information Technology Manager I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $132,541. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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Monica H Tran holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,347. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Ruth V Conley serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,121. Union affiliation: S01.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Javier Guangorena Jr serves as a Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,952. Union affiliation: M01.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jaime M Lum holds the role of Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,948. Union affiliation: M01.
Supervising Investigator I, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Farrah K Gamez serves as a Supervising Investigator I, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,894. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Virginia B Aguilar-Gomes is a Assistant Division Chief/Program Manager Department of Motorvehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $131,512. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Vishal K Bhagirath works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Motor Vehicles. Vishal earned $131,449 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jose J Sanchez holds the role of Supervising Investigator II, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,437. They are represented by S07.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Mark B Sage works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Motor Vehicles. Mark earned $131,417 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Alison M Gabriel works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Motor Vehicles. Alison earned $131,416 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Kimber L Gibb is a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $131,380. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Investigator/Motor Vehicles
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Sandra S Fiore holds the role of Investigator at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,361. Union affiliation: R07.
Supervising Investigator I, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Cece M Fan holds the role of Supervising Investigator I, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,292. They are represented by S07.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Mariassa Tanner holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,239. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Richard W Fox serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,167. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Motor Vehicles
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Corey M Lockett is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $131,090. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jian Chen serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,917. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Jagannadha S Chidella holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,917. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Motor Vehicles
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Steven E Cox works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Motor Vehicles. Steven earned $130,917 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.