Salary Distribution
See how UX Researcher salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$106,470$124,800$159,606$191,500$213,050
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 $124,800 and $191,500. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $213,050 or more.
UX Researcher Salary by Location
New York
62 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$135,000 - $195,000
Remote
38 jobsMedian$135,200
Range$122,500 - $190,000
San Francisco
28 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$160,500 - $195,750
Seattle
28 jobsMedian$179,050
Range$141,200 - $195,000
Mountain View
23 jobsMedian$195,000
Range$161,000 - $221,500
San Jose
12 jobsMedian$160,500
Range$132,500 - $174,756
Sunnyvale
11 jobsMedian$196,950
Range$195,000 - $231,500
Austin
10 jobsMedian$153,050
Range$150,000 - $179,050
Los Angeles
10 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$114,700 - $165,000
Atlanta
9 jobsMedian$148,700
Range$114,700 - $184,500
Chicago
7 jobsMedian$121,000
Range$114,700 - $140,000
Minneapolis
7 jobsMedian$137,000
Range$114,700 - $137,000
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