Salaries//Boston, MA//UX Researcher

UX Researcher salary in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary in Boston, MA

$115,688
$7,500
Additional Cash Compensation
$123,188
Total Compensation
Median: 122,000
Min: $67K
Max: $155K

How Much Does a UX Researcher Make in Boston, MA?

The average salary for a UX Researcher in Boston, MA is $115,688. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Researcher in Boston, MA is $7,500. The average total compensation for a UX Researcher in Boston, MA is $123,188. UX Researcher salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous UX Researcher employees in Boston, MA.

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UX Researcher Salary by gender

The average UX Researcher salary for women is $120,000 and the average UX Researcher salary for men is $107,333.

UX Researcher Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a UX Researcher with 7+ years of experience is $128,500.

UX Researcher Salary ranges

The most common UX Researcher salary in Boston, MA is between $130k - $140k.

Average Design + UX salaries in Boston, MA

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Graphic Designer$67,000
Min: $65K
Max: $69K
Visual Designer$79,750
Min: $57K
Max: $100K
UI Designer$80,139
Min: $44K
Max: $120K
Art Director$90,439
Min: $57K
Max: $139K
Senior UI Designer$96,400
Min: $70K
Max: $137K
UX Designer$98,799
Min: $68K
Max: $175K
Product Designer$104,324
Min: $60K
Max: $180K
UX Researcher$115,688
Min: $67K
Max: $155K
Senior UX Designer$128,507
Min: $90K
Max: $210K
Creative Director$136,263
Min: $66K
Max: $225K
Design Director$162,795
Min: $120K
Max: $248K
Senior Product Designer$165,000
Min: $165K
Max: $165K
Senior Graphic Designer$167,500
Min: $150K
Max: $185K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$215,188
Min: $140K
Max: $400K

FAQ

Q:

What is a UX researcher?

A.
UX researchers study and understand the wants and needs of their users. UX researchers then apply those findings to enhance the design of goods, software and services.
Q:

How to become a UX researcher?

A.
UX researchers can come from a variety of backgrounds within technology or even behavioral and social sciences. Outside of education, volunteering to run UX research projects for local businesses and non-profit organizations can be helpful experience in developing a UX research portfolio.
Q:

How much does a UX researcher make?

A.

The salary range of a UX researcher is $55K-$230K. The average salary for a UX Researcher in Boston, MA is $115,688.

Career Info

UX Researcher jobs in Boston, MA

Skills that affect UX Researcher salaries in Boston, MA

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Usability Testing
2% have this skill
2
User Interviews
2% have this skill
3
Competitor Analysis
1% have this skill
4
Information Architecture
1% have this skill
5
Persona Definition
1% have this skill
6
User Flows
1% have this skill

Average UX Researcher Salary by Company Size

People with the job title UX Researcher make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $120,000 on average.

Recent UX Researcher salaries in Boston, MA

$67,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $67,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Boston, MA
$119,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $119,000 with +$6,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
Boston, MA
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A User Researcher reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston, MA
$122,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $122,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Other
501-1,000 Employees
Boston, MA
$155,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $155,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston, MA
$122,500
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $122,500 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Other
501-1,000 Employees
Boston, MA
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Design strategist reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Boston, MA
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $135,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Boston, MA
1-5 Reports