User Experience Researcher Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$98,145 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$85,241 $98,145 $145,600
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a User Experience Researcher in United States is $98,145 per year as of July 2026, based on 68 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $85,241, while senior specialists can earn up to $145,600. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $790 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing User Experience Researcher.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing User Experience Researcher over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for User Experience Researcher in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 380 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing User Experience Researcher 68 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 65 0 0
Entry Level $85,241
Junior $91,524
Median Salary $98,145
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $124,800
Expert / Top Earners $145,600

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
usability testing
18%
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qualitative research methods
15%
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quantitative research methods
15%
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survey design
12%
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