The 20 Best Places to Work in Salinas, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Salinas, CA is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of December 2, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Salinas, CA
1. Sage Intacct
4.3 stars
Sage Intacct is a computer software company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.8 stars) and social activities and environment (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sage Intacct:
"Sage Intacct truly cares about all of it's employees. Hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
2. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
3. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for lululemon athletica:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
4. Netflix
3.9 stars
Netflix is an entertainment company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Netflix:
"Best place I have ever worked after 15 years working in the bay area. I only wished that I had been working here when my 2 kids were born. I couldn't ask for a more supportive e..."
5. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
6. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
7. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
8. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PayPal:
"PayPal is an amazing place to work as a female leader. "
9. Adobe
3.7 stars
Adobe is a computer software company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Adobe:
"Best place I’ve worked at so far, and I plan on staying for as long as I can."
10. Biogen
3.7 stars
Biogen is a biotechnology company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Biogen:
"Amazing company to work for with many opportunities for growth and a lot of support!"
11. Cisco
3.7 stars
Cisco is a computer networking company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cisco:
""At Cisco, you are your own obstacle." I was told this during my first interview and 10 years later, it still rings true. It's a company built on people *doing* something about..."
12. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Genentech:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
13. Deloitte
3.7 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
14. TD Ameritrade
3.6 stars
TD Ameritrade is a financial services company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Ameritrade:
"TD has one of the best maternity benefit offerings I've ever seen. They are accommodating to family crisis' and understanding of missed time for such commitments "
15. VSP Global
3.6 stars
VSP Global is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for VSP Global:
"This is honestly one of the best places I've ever worked."
16. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Southwest Airlines:
"Southwest Airlines is an amazing company to work for. You can fly for free on a standby basis, and who can argue with that perk? The insurance plans are affordable and the cover..."
17. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Princeton Review:
"Teachers/tutors with The Princeton Review never feel pressured to accept work that will upset work/life balance. My rate of pay is calculated based on the time and hours I put i..."
18. Turner Construction Company
3.6 stars
Turner Construction Company is a construction company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Turner Construction Company:
"Overall I feel supported"
19. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Humana:
"Great maternity benefits Work-life balance is a priority Continous opportunities for professional growth Many employee network resource groups to engage with "
20. Dell
3.5 stars
Dell is an information technology and services company with locations in the Salinas, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dell:
"I didn't realize how great it was until I left :) "
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of December 2, 2019.