Data Scientists salaries in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Median $99,900 across 29 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$99,900
Middle 50%
$95,500–$146,900
Filings
29
- Median is 20% below the national median for Data Scientists ($125,000).
- Most filings are wage Level II (45%).
- Amazon.com Services LLC has the most filings (12), with a median of $95,900.
Based on 29 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Top companies
| Company | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 12 | $95,900 |
| Deckers Outdoor Corporation | 4 | $134,500 |
| Deckers Outdoor Corporation | 2 | $100,000 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 1 | $168,000 |
| Bonita Packing Co. | 1 | $152,100 |
| ClimateWorks Foundation, Inc. | 1 | $78,000 |
| Ergomotion, Inc. | 1 | $73,300 |
| Google LLC | 1 | $188,000 |
| HG Insights, Inc. | 1 | $280,000 |
| Impact Tech, Inc. | 1 | $174,300 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $164,000 |
| Moss Motors Ltd. | 1 | $99,900 |
| NeuroLogica Corporation | 1 | $95,500 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | 1 | $140,000 |
Level I 34%
Level II 45%
Level III 10%
Level IV 3%
Not stated 7%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $99,900 |
| Federal income tax | $13,100 |
| Social Security | $6,200 |
| Medicare | $1,400 |
| State income tax | $5,200 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $72,500 |
| Take-home per month | $6,000 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
We did not independently verify the source files. Deduplication and filtering can cause differences from the original data.