Principal Scientist Salaries in Santa Barbara, CA

$150,376

The average salary for Principal Scientist jobs near Santa Barbara, CA is $150,376.*

• Principal Quantum Architect

  Microsoft

  Santa Barbara, CA

  Leverage modern AI tools to support architectural validation, rapid prototyping, performance analysis, and engineering productivity.

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  $142,800 - $304,200 a year

• Principal Biologist - Environmental Scientist

  Stantec

  Santa Barbara, CA

  Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. You will provide senior technical peer reviews and independent reviews relating to natural resource…

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  $120,400 - $180,500 a year

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Highest paying cities for Principal Scientist

• Thousand Oaks, CA
  13 jobs
• Los Angeles, CA
  5 jobs
• Santa Barbara, CA
  2 jobs
• Long Beach, CA
  1 job
• Manhattan Beach, CA
  1 job
• Ventura, CA
  1 job

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