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 72
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Tnikka L Dowell is a Personnel Specialist at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,956. Union affiliation: R01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Eunice Y Esquivel holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,954. They are represented by R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Joann S Teo serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,953. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Tinya L Jenkins is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,952. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Andrea B Stamps serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,944. Union affiliation: R04.
Information Technology Specialist I/Motor Vehicles
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Naga Rishika Bajjuri is a Information Technology Specialist I at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,937. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Alma D Cedre serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,927. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Lanay N Adams is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,922. They are represented by R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Manuel Navarro serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,922. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jodi M Alejandre works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Jodi earned $68,916 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Sheryl Baylon-Chiao works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Sheryl earned $68,887 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Sophia Acuna holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,865. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Valeria Conway is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,859. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Aaron J Bustinza works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Aaron earned $68,848 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Terese L Robertson serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,841. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Joann M Clarkin works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Joann earned $68,839 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Motor Vehicles
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Inderdeep Kaur works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Motor Vehicles. Inderdeep earned $68,839 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Adriana Alvarez serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,832. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Juan Co Sandoval is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,828. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Nataly Manrique holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,826. They are represented by R01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jeryca S Ramos Falcon holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,822. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Rene J Cantu works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Rene earned $68,822 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Gloria A Peterson holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,816. Union affiliation: S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Erica Jaimes holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,809. They are represented by S01.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Adriene N Christensen works as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Adriene earned $68,796 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Louie Caesar A Condicion holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,774. They are represented by R04.
Control Cashier I (Vehicle Registration), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Richard L Ashlock works as a Control Cashier I (Vehicle Registration), Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Richard earned $68,769 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier II (Vehicle Registration), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Thomas J Barenchi serves as a Control Cashier II (Vehicle Registration), Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,733. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Mary A Backes holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,697. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Tracy Chau works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Tracy earned $68,695 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Matthew P Maggart serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,691. They are represented by S01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Keesha S Edwards holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,691. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Jeannine L Laupsa works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Jeannine earned $68,690 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Jonathan H Locklear holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,690. They are represented by R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Denise Hunniford holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,683. They are represented by S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Pablo Gonzalez holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,675. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Lorena G Sanchez serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,668. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Natalie N Tran is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,657. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Buenacris C Woolery serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,655. They are represented by R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Tammy L Canales is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,652. They are represented by R04.