Salaries//Seattle, WA//UX Researcher

UX Researcher salary in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary in Seattle, WA

$149,455
$25,125
Additional Cash Compensation
$174,580
Total Compensation
Median: 152,000
Min: $85K
Max: $230K

How Much Does a UX Researcher Make in Seattle, WA?

The average salary for a UX Researcher in Seattle, WA is $149,455. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Researcher in Seattle, WA is $25,125. The average total compensation for a UX Researcher in Seattle, WA is $174,580. UX Researcher salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous UX Researcher employees in Seattle, WA.

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UX Researcher Salary by gender

The average UX Researcher salary for women is $145,800 and the average UX Researcher salary for men is $169,500.

UX Researcher Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a UX Researcher with 7+ years of experience is $165,000.

UX Researcher Salary ranges

The most common UX Researcher salary in Seattle, WA is between $170k - $180k.

Average Design + UX salaries in Seattle, WA

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Visual Designer$82,867
Min: $55K
Max: $124K
Graphic Designer$85,000
Min: $85K
Max: $85K
UI Designer$93,875
Min: $57K
Max: $185K
UX Designer$107,040
Min: $60K
Max: $185K
Product Designer$111,834
Min: $70K
Max: $195K
Senior UI Designer$114,168
Min: $83K
Max: $170K
Art Director$116,833
Min: $93K
Max: $165K
Senior UX Designer$130,455
Min: $91K
Max: $210K
Game Designer$132,833
Min: $126K
Max: $145K
UX Researcher$149,455
Min: $85K
Max: $230K
Creative Director$156,271
Min: $120K
Max: $223K
Design Director$173,167
Min: $140K
Max: $230K
Senior Product Designer$181,500
Min: $178K
Max: $185K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$278,000
Min: $278K
Max: $278K

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 Seattle, WA is $149,455.

Career Info

UX Researcher jobs in Seattle, WA

Skills that affect UX Researcher salaries in Seattle, WA

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 501-1,000 employees, earning $160,000 on average.

Recent UX Researcher salaries in Seattle, WA

$152,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher III reported a yearly salary of $152,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$152,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher III reported a yearly salary of $152,000 with +$8,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A Usability Researcher reported a yearly salary of $85,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$15,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
Seattle, WA
1-5 Reports
$152,000
Yearly Salary
A User Researcher III reported a yearly salary of $152,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1-10 Employees
Seattle, WA
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $170,000 with +$25,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Seattle, WA
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Seattle, WA
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$65,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
Seattle, WA
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr Research Manager reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$60,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Seattle, WA
1-5 Reports
$118,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $118,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Seattle, WA