Salary Distribution
See how UX Researcher salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$109,250$125,000$160,500$195,000$215,500
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most UX Researchers earn between $125,000 and $195,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $215,500 or more.
UX Researcher Salary by Location
New York
44 jobsMedian$161,850
Range$122,500 - $195,000
Remote
30 jobsMedian$137,500
Range$125,000 - $195,000
San Francisco
23 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$160,500 - $197,500
Seattle
23 jobsMedian$179,050
Range$153,050 - $196,950
Mountain View
14 jobsMedian$195,000
Range$160,500 - $231,500
Sunnyvale
11 jobsMedian$196,950
Range$195,000 - $231,500
San Jose
9 jobsMedian$160,500
Range$160,500 - $160,500
Austin
7 jobsMedian$153,050
Range$150,000 - $170,100
Chicago
6 jobsMedian$121,000
Range$114,700 - $140,000
Redmond
6 jobsMedian$119,600
Range$102,960 - $153,050
Atlanta
5 jobsMedian$184,500
Range$148,700 - $190,000
Los Angeles
5 jobsMedian$160,500
Range$150,000 - $165,000
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