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 66
Staff Services Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Sindy S Allen works as a Staff Services Analyst for Motor Vehicles. Sindy earned $70,757 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Irina Rudovsky works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Irina earned $70,709 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer N Morales is a Personnel Specialist at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,702. They are represented by R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Tracy R Green serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,691. They are represented by R04.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Anna M Gonzales holds the role of Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,691. They are represented by S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Allen L Chan serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,674. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Supervising Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Elbert L Cook serves as a Supervising Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,668. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Eduardo J Alvarez holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,649. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Esmeralda R Sanchez is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,642. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Aimee D Alvarez serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,641. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Anthony J Palacios holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,633. Union affiliation: R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Patricia Arana-Ruiz serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,630. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Kimberly V Centeno works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Kimberly earned $70,628 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Sara M Vonschoech works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Sara earned $70,620 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Phavy Hay serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,611. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Nirmal S Sian serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,610. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Afren Jr Alvarado serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,602. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Ashley M Bailey Curtin holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,602. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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Yongfen Lei holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,601. They are represented by R01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Richard C Abodeely Jr holds the role of Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,594. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Glenda D Bybee holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,565. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Fernando J Gomez serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,561. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Leo M Maquindang serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,558. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Adri M M Walker holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,552. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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India N Fayne works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. India earned $70,531 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Talvin R Watkins holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,522. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Alvin Zhu serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,507. They are represented by R01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Andre E Williams serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,485. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Meliza A Cabasal is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,462. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Debra A Evans is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,410. They are represented by R04.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Charles Rodriguez serves as a Driver Safety Hearing Office. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,404. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Malti D Prasad holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,400. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Irma J Malone works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Motor Vehicles. Irma earned $70,400 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Lisa A Ostrout is a Control Cashier II (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,396. Union affiliation: R04.
Driver Safety Hearing Office/Motor Vehicles
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Temeka R Ransom works as a Driver Safety Hearing Office for Motor Vehicles. Temeka earned $70,389 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Amy L Trevino serves as a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,384. They are represented by S01.
Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Saunsery R Lopez is a Manager II Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,379. Union affiliation: E48.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Bernardo Barajas is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $70,377. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Vivian M Spears works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Vivian earned $70,376 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Jeremy T Agundes works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Motor Vehicles. Jeremy earned $70,362 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.