Google salaries in Santa Maria, CA
Based on 30 certified H-1B filings by Google in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$176,275
Middle 50%$165k–$193.8k
vs. all employers here+47%comparison median $120,000
Filings30FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $160,800 |
| 25th | $165,000 |
| 50th (median) | $176,275 |
| 75th | $193,750 |
| 90th | $206,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $166,000 | $152,000 | $185,750 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $175,000 | $161,500 | $192,500 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $175,000 | $165,000 | $193,000 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $177,550 | $170,000 | $197,000 | 13 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $183,000 | 13 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | too few | 9 |
| Software Engineer | too few | 7 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Santa Maria, CA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $171,000 | 16 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.