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UX Researcher Salary in United States

Based on 9,175 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$79,000 - $109,700
Median salary
$79,000 - $109,700
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$22K
25th percentile$28K
Median$79K
75th percentile$110K
90th percentile$126K

50% of professionals earn between $28,080 - $109,700 USD

The median salary is $79,000

Top cities

New York1,031 job openings
San Francisco447 job openings
Seattle280 job openings
Chicago259 job openings
Atlanta186 job openings
Mountain View171 job openings
Boston141 job openings
Arlington127 job openings
Redmond119 job openings
Austin117 job openings
San Jose106 job openings
Brooklyn104 job openings
Denver87 job openings
Los Angeles69 job openings
Minneapolis64 job openings
Bellevue60 job openings
Charlotte51 job openings
Eastern49 job openings
Northern49 job openings
Reston42 job openings
Fort Worth41 job openings
Des Moines40 job openings
Wien40 job openings
Baltimore38 job openings
Lansing38 job openings
Irvine36 job openings

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UX Researcher

9,175 job openings

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The average salary for a UX Researcher in United States is USD 79,000 - USD 109,700 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 94,350 per year, based on 9,175 active job listings.

The cities with the most UX Researcher job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta. New York leads with 1,031 job openings.

Explore 9,175 UX Researcher job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.