Salaries//New York City, NY//UX Researcher

UX Researcher salary in New York City, NY

Average Base Salary in New York City, NY

$128,973
$15,943
Additional Cash Compensation
$144,916
Total Compensation
Median: 120,000
Min: $95K
Max: $175K

How Much Does a UX Researcher Make in New York City, NY?

The average salary for a UX Researcher in New York City, NY is $128,973. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Researcher in New York City, NY is $15,943. The average total compensation for a UX Researcher in New York City, NY is $144,916. UX Researcher salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous UX Researcher employees in New York City, NY.

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UX Researcher Salary by gender

The average UX Researcher salary for women is $125,000 and the average UX Researcher salary for men is $133,258.

UX Researcher Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a UX Researcher with 7+ years of experience is $150,000. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $102,273.

UX Researcher Salary ranges

Average Design + UX salaries in New York City, NY

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Visual Designer$80,721
Min: $56K
Max: $129K
Instructional Designer$83,000
Min: $83K
Max: $83K
UI Designer$96,534
Min: $70K
Max: $140K
UX Designer$100,566
Min: $74K
Max: $202K
Art Director$106,096
Min: $80K
Max: $165K
Senior Graphic Designer$112,500
Min: $110K
Max: $115K
Senior UI Designer$117,611
Min: $80K
Max: $175K
Product Designer$120,871
Min: $80K
Max: $214K
Graphic Designer$127,500
Min: $120K
Max: $135K
UX Researcher$128,973
Min: $95K
Max: $175K
Senior UX Designer$155,725
Min: $133K
Max: $203K
Game Designer$163,500
Min: $127K
Max: $200K
Design Director$169,157
Min: $110K
Max: $300K
Senior Product Designer$176,059
Min: $132K
Max: $240K
Creative Director$179,968
Min: $90K
Max: $272K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$228,333
Min: $100K
Max: $425K

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.
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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 New York City, NY is $128,973.

Career Info

UX Researcher jobs in New York City, NY

Skills that affect UX Researcher salaries in New York City, NY

1
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 51-200 employees, earning $135,000 on average.

Recent UX Researcher salaries in New York City, NY

$136,000
Yearly Salary
A Strategic Designer reported a yearly salary of $136,000 with +$42,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher III reported a yearly salary of $110,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$94,546
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $94,546
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
1-5 Reports
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Junior UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $100,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Other
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$126,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $126,000 with +$1,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$97,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $97,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY
$159,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Manager, User Research reported a yearly salary of $159,000 with +$15,900 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
New York City, NY
1-5 Reports
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $105,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
1-5 Reports
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $115,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
New York City, NY
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $120,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY