Salary Distribution
See how UX Researcher salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$109,200$127,050$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 $127,050 and $195,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $218,800 or more.
UX Researcher Salary by Location
New York
88 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$152,400 - $196,950
Remote
55 jobsMedian$137,500
Range$120,000 - $195,000
San Francisco
44 jobsMedian$186,500
Range$160,500 - $201,000
Seattle
41 jobsMedian$179,050
Range$153,050 - $195,000
Mountain View
34 jobsMedian$195,000
Range$186,500 - $231,000
San Jose
17 jobsMedian$160,500
Range$140,938 - $182,763
Los Angeles
17 jobsMedian$154,534
Range$122,500 - $171,600
Atlanta
16 jobsMedian$133,000
Range$114,700 - $184,500
Sunnyvale
16 jobsMedian$195,000
Range$194,500 - $221,500
Austin
15 jobsMedian$167,000
Range$150,000 - $181,750
Chicago
14 jobsMedian$121,000
Range$110,000 - $140,000
Minneapolis
11 jobsMedian$137,000
Range$114,700 - $137,000
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