Salary Distribution
See how UX Researcher salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$109,200$127,500$160,500$195,000$218,800
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 $127,500 and $195,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $218,800 or more.
UX Researcher Salary by Location
New York
77 jobsMedian$186,000
Range$153,245 - $196,950
Remote
43 jobsMedian$137,500
Range$122,500 - $195,000
San Francisco
37 jobsMedian$186,500
Range$160,500 - $202,750
Seattle
36 jobsMedian$179,050
Range$153,050 - $195,000
Mountain View
31 jobsMedian$195,000
Range$161,000 - $231,000
San Jose
15 jobsMedian$160,500
Range$140,938 - $182,763
Austin
14 jobsMedian$159,250
Range$150,000 - $181,750
Los Angeles
13 jobsMedian$154,534
Range$122,500 - $166,018
Sunnyvale
13 jobsMedian$196,950
Range$195,000 - $231,500
Atlanta
10 jobsMedian$130,333
Range$114,700 - $184,500
Minneapolis
10 jobsMedian$137,000
Range$114,700 - $137,000
Chicago
9 jobsMedian$128,960
Range$114,700 - $140,000
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