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 60
Driver Safety Manager I/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Anna M Turner serves as a Driver Safety Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,277. Union affiliation: S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Anthony D W Yager serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,239. Union affiliation: R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Winnie Lee holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,238. They are represented by S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Bambi L Collins holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,221. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Scott D Ronsheimer holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,218. Union affiliation: S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Joy Q Agamao works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Joy earned $73,214 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Bianca Y Ceballos works as a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Bianca earned $73,195 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Aaron M Flores is a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $73,171. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Quentin X Carver works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Quentin earned $73,166 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Regina J Amaro serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,133. Union affiliation: S01.
Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Brittiany R K Moreland is a Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $73,118. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Sherwin R Castro serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,110. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Rasela S Iese works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Rasela earned $73,080 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Sharon E Eversole serves as a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,071. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Sheila K Johnson works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Sheila earned $73,058 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Thomas A Saiz holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,027. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jim X Marquez is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $73,016. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Rosario B Baybayan works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Rosario earned $73,004 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Phil H Codda serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,000. They are represented by R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Dorian H Kirk serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,999. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Steve Vang works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Steve earned $72,992 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Justin R Blanco serves as a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,992. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Matthew G Aponte is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $72,938. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Angelica Arreguin works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Angelica earned $72,926 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Anna M Melendrez holds the role of Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,925. Union affiliation: R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Esmeralda N Caceres works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Esmeralda earned $72,912 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Adam E Reyes is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $72,896. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Genae N Evans works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Genae earned $72,893 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Philicia D Maxwell works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Philicia earned $72,890 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Sri S Rahardjo-Trejos works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Sri earned $72,890 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Christina M Powers works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Christina earned $72,882 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jeanette Tostado works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Jeanette earned $72,870 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Vincent L Daniels is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $72,865. They are represented by S01.
Associate Management Auditor/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Huiwen Wang serves as a Associate Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,848. Union affiliation: R01.
Assistant Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems-/Motor Vehicles
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Lisa M Lara works as a Assistant Administrative Analyst -Accounting Systems- for Motor Vehicles. Lisa earned $72,841 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jessica C Gonia holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,840. Union affiliation: S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Donald J Ordonez serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,828. They are represented by R07.
Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Rocio E Johnson holds the role of Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,821. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Bob Y Lung is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $72,818. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Laurie J Thall is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $72,811. Union affiliation: S01.