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 97
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Carley U Callahan works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Carley earned $63,797 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Carie L Alcaraz holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,790. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Joann Fields serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,776. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Helen A Vartanian is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,773. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Personnel Specialist/Motor Vehicles
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Nita N Nguyen works as a Personnel Specialist for Motor Vehicles. Nita earned $63,771 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Tamyka L Smith is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,768. They are represented by R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Peter D Pham works as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Peter earned $63,767 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Sinuon Tithlim holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,765. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Mayra I Rojas serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,757. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Joanie E Serra holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,753. They are represented by R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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John J Morris holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,751. Union affiliation: R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Ana Rosa V Martinez is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,748. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Marilyn Mclaren is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,747. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Mai T Luong serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,746. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Jerri L Thomas is a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,738. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Ronald K Tanon serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,738. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Joselito M Cabanayan works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Joselito earned $63,730 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Judy Nguyen works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Judy earned $63,722 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Mariecar G Ramos works as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Mariecar earned $63,714 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Gabriel G Pamanes serves as a Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,707. They are represented by R07.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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George Hernandez works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. George earned $63,705 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Key Data Supervisor I/Motor Vehicles
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Cynthia E Ramirez holds the role of Key Data Supervisor I at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,696. Union affiliation: S04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Naomi G Febres serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,688. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Maria T Aquina serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,686. They are represented by R04.
Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Erika J Martin is a Manager III Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,684. They are represented by S01.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Breanna R Morales serves as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,683. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Martha Y Castaneda serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,680. Union affiliation: R04.
Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Christine M Eldabh works as a Control Cashier I (Motor Vehicle Services), Department of Motor Vehicles for Motor Vehicles. Christine earned $63,666 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicles
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Isabel Wiskind holds the role of Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,665. Union affiliation: R07.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Jane A Kleve is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,665. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Nora M Soares holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Technician at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,663. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician/Motor Vehicles
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Anthony T Fabbri works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician for Motor Vehicles. Anthony earned $63,659 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Mariela Estrada is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,659. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Christine A Kellini holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,649. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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At Motor Vehicles, Voltaire B Alqueza serves as a Motor Vehicle Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,648. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Veronica Salazar holds the role of Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,647. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Theresa L Swift works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Theresa earned $63,646 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Veronica Sanchez-Randall is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,645. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Imtiyaz Shaikh works as a Motor Vehicle Representative for Motor Vehicles. Imtiyaz earned $63,643 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Motor Vehicle Representative/Motor Vehicles
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Veronica Uribe is a Motor Vehicle Representative at Motor Vehicles. 2023 total compensation came to $63,641. They are represented by R04.