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 73
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Ronald T Nunez is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,638. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Louis A Arellano is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,636. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Silvia Benavides works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Silvia earned $68,635 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jasen S Serna holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,629. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Cynthia M Moreno holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,622. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Information Technology Associate/Motor Vehicles
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Taylor C De Luna is a Information Technology Associate at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,612. They are represented by R01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Kerry B Scott serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,610. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Juana P Lugo is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,607. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Jonathan C Jackson works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Jonathan earned $68,605 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Rebekah L Tom is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,588. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Renee V Nee works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Renee earned $68,587 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Nicholas Mariani is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,580. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Ramon Gutierrez Ii serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,571. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Elaine H Pierson holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,563. They are represented by R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Budy Tjokrosoeharto holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,562. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Marlenni D Saavedra is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,556. Union affiliation: R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Nicole M Coleman is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,548. Union affiliation: S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Susana R Aguirre serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,543. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Alice Cancino works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Alice earned $68,543 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Alex J Rivera serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,508. Union affiliation: R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Min Park holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,480. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Lourdes Martinez serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,478. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Sylvia Chang holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,475. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Christine O Fineanganofo-Fuimaono holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,474. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Lorena Q Salinas serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,471. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Cynthia Pinal is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,467. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Angel Garcia Jr works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Angel earned $68,465 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Alison R Panell serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,457. Union affiliation: R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Ylda Hernandez is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,455. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Melissa J Hanes serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,446. Union affiliation: S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Gloria E Munoz is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,442. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jamil E Weems is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,425. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Song I Lykins holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,424. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Vanessa E Castro serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,408. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Craig N Davies holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,394. They are represented by R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Dania Zaragoza serves as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,394. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Peter O Yanez is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $68,370. Union affiliation: R07.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Zakkiyya A Watts holds the role of Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,356. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Julian M Gaytan works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Julian earned $68,341 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Motor Vehicles
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Donna L Kimbler holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,332. Union affiliation: R01.