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User experience researcher salary in United States, 2026

How much does a User Experience Researcher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$147,028
Average $147,028
Low $90,736
High $238,243

The average salary for a user experience researcher is $147,028 per year in the United States. 595 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

User Experience Researcher job openings in United States

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Lead User Experience Researche...
ADP3.8out of 5 stars.
Roseland, NJ
$93,400 - $230,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for User Experience Researcher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Okta
 
$414,000per year
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Idaho National Laboratory
 
$332,800per year
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Block
 
$278,867per year
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The Cigna Group
 
$271,440per year
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Intel Corporation
 
$267,280per year
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LanceSoft Inc
 
$255,840per year
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Highest paying cities for User Experience Researchers near United States

  1. Menlo Park, CA
    $192,630 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $189,242 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $159,862 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $156,624 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $153,413 per year

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