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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterUCSB employees are -1% more likely to recommend UCSB as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 17% | Detractors |
Working at UCSB is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. UCSB employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting UCSB’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. See below in detail how working at UCSB was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UCSB is rated B
Last updated months ago
UCSB ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 17 UCSB employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UCSB improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Free health care is provided for local in network doctors
What are some of the best things about your team?The team is extremely dedicated to accomplishing tasks
What makes you most happy at work?Coding for upgrade projects and doing hands on work
What needs to change to make the company culture better?More helpful and talkative work environment
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Teaching how to complete a new experiment
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I probably work harder doing more intense research as a working student in the engineering dept and still get paid less or same amount as someone working at a reception desk.
UCSB
By working with all sectors of the campus community, we look forward to helping UCSB maintain its leadership and attain its shared vision of a sustainable future. The University of California, Santa Barbara is committed to global leadership for sustainability through education, research, and action.
| Headquarter | Santa Barbara, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ucsb.edu |
| Founding Date | 1944 |
| Company Status | Private |
UCSB competitors include Ucsd, CalPoly, USC, and UCLA. UCSB ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UCSB compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

8 employees at UCSB have reviewed UCSB across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 UCSB employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at UCSB are generally satisfied with their total compensation at UCSB, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UCSB are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at UCSB are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UCSB believe the environment at UCSB is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UCSB is moderate. About 75% of the employees at UCSB work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at UCSB are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Santa Barbara, CA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Santa Barbara, CA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no UCSB employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand UCSB's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at UCSB get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UCSB is $115,191, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,616, or $57 per hour.
At UCSB, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $270,222 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,831 annually. Average UCSB salaries by department include: Customer Support at $58,704, Engineering at $123,963, Sales at $213,882, and Product at $139,837. Half of UCSB salaries are above $118,616.
6 employees at UCSB rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 5 employees at UCSB rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $94k | $94k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $192k | $192k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $263k | $263k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UCSB across various culture dimensions.
UCSB PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is UCSB eNPS?
The eNPS for UCSB is -1
What is the salary for Project Manager in UCSB?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 103k
What are the salaries in the Finance in UCSB?
The average salaries for Finance in UCSB is 74k
Who are UCSB competitors?
UCSB main competitors are Ucsd, CalPoly, USC, UCLA
What are the benefits at UCSB?
UCSB perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance