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 88
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Sara L Martin is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,322. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Saju M Kulangara works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Saju earned $65,320 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Jamie L Rodriguez serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,313. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Erick A Rodas Morales works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Erick earned $65,312 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Ruth M Castro serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,311. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Sheryl M Barton holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,305. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Alexander J Vervilos is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,304. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Huong T Ho serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,302. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Dasha D Morton serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,300. Union affiliation: S01.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Michael A Leon is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,299. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Norma Luna serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,298. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Karla P Guangorena is a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,290. Union affiliation: S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Manuel V Romo is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,288. They are represented by R07.
Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Larry D Mckenzie holds the role of Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,288. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Jennifer F Golland holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,284. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Martha Burciaga serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,282. They are represented by R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Andrew F Lopez serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,275. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Bryan E Ramirez works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Bryan earned $65,273 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Paula N Commander is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,270. They are represented by R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Sheena J Jackson works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Sheena earned $65,267 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Timothy H Mccullough works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Timothy earned $65,266 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Naira Galamdaryan holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,264. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Toby V Concepcion works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Toby earned $65,260 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Noel Shields is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,259. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Janna M Lovell-Martinez serves as a Manager I Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,251. They are represented by S01.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Royster H Martin works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Royster earned $65,245 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Michael M Tea holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,242. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Ronald Mangaoang works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Ronald earned $65,241 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Sheryl M Penn works as a Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Sheryl earned $65,239 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Evelyn Reyes is a Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,239. They are represented by R07.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Rachel E King holds the role of Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,239. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Jose A Diaz is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,234. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Kimberlee M Duran works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Kimberlee earned $65,232 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Cameron G Hollis holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,232. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Robert P Martinez serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,230. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Nancy Klement is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,226. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Victoria L Rivera serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,226. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Antonio L Peralta holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,222. They are represented by R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Anthony R Gonzalez is a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $65,217. Union affiliation: R07.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Tony A Torset serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,215. They are represented by R07.