Median salary
$120,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$117.5k – $157.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
70%
7 of 10 roles
Live roles
10
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Growth Marketing Manager - SEO/GEO
SEO/GEO Manager
SEO/GEO Manager
SEO Manager (Content)
International SEO/AEO Manager
SEO & AEO Manager
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Living Spaces
|
$95,288 | 2 |
|
Datadog
|
$166,500 | 1 |
|
Reducto
|
$165,000 | 1 |
|
Harper
|
$150,000 | 1 |
CoStar Group
|
$133,500 | 1 |
| BE BetterHelp | $120,000 | 1 |
|
VisitorsCoverage Inc.
|
$120,000 | 1 |
|
TP-Link Systems Inc.
|
$115,000 | 1 |
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How much do SEO roles in California pay?
The median salary for SEO roles in California is $120,000 per year. Most pay falls between $117,500 (25th percentile) and $157,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $101,000 to $165,600.
These figures are computed live from 10 active SEO roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 7 (70%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid SEO roles in California include Datadog, Reducto, Harper and VisitorsCoverage Inc..
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average SEO salary in California?
- The median is $120,000 per year, with most pay between $117,500 and $157,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the SEO salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $101,000 to $165,600 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $120,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.