UX Researcher hourly rate
A senior UX Researcher typically receives $65 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $43.86. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
UX Researcher pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24.16 | $520 | $50,300 |
| 25th | $32.49 | $700 | $67,600 |
| Median | $43.86 | $950 | $91,200 |
| 75th | $60.31 | $1,310 | $125,400 |
| 90th | $86.57 | $1,880 | $180,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
UX Researcher rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.16 | $43.86 | $86.57 | $65 |
| Canada | CA$28.50 | CA$45.36 | CA$71.37 | CA$65 |
| United Kingdom | £12.79 | £18.45 | £30.67 | £25 |
| Austria | €14.32 | €23.07 | €33.21 | €35 |
| Belgium | €17.86 | €32.79 | €47.91 | €50 |
| Bulgaria | €5.17 | €9.41 | €18.16 | €14 |
| Croatia | €7.70 | €12.98 | €20.00 | €19 |
| Cyprus | €9.28 | €15.90 | €34.38 | €23 |
| Czechia | €7.70 | €12.27 | €17.19 | €18 |
| Denmark | €19.80 | €29.60 | €38.13 | €45 |
| Estonia | €7.56 | €13.89 | €20.62 | €20 |
| Finland | €15.65 | €22.02 | €29.81 | €30 |
| France | €12.96 | €19.47 | €29.76 | €30 |
| Germany | €19.50 | €34.90 | €53.57 | €50 |
| Greece | €6.74 | €10.67 | €15.77 | €15 |
| Hungary | €6.67 | €11.66 | €19.29 | €17 |
| Ireland | €19.26 | €32.42 | €62.53 | €45 |
| Italy | €12.75 | €18.65 | €30.08 | €25 |
| Latvia | €6.46 | €12.52 | €21.48 | €18 |
| Lithuania | €8.04 | €14.03 | €22.61 | €20 |
| Luxembourg | €19.26 | €30.88 | €54.89 | €45 |
| Malta | €6.47 | €11.06 | €16.69 | €16 |
| Netherlands | €13.94 | €23.78 | €33.35 | €35 |
| Poland | €7.22 | €12.14 | €20.25 | €18 |
| Portugal | €9.50 | €12.43 | €24.77 | €18 |
| Romania | €6.50 | €11.01 | €20.60 | €16 |
| Slovakia | €6.09 | €9.64 | €13.89 | €14 |
| Slovenia | €10.35 | €15.24 | €22.76 | €22 |
| Spain | €10.46 | €16.16 | €26.50 | €23 |
| Sweden | €14.31 | €19.27 | €24.17 | €30 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior UX Researcher in the regular role format.
UX Researcher pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $55 |
| Senior | $65 |
| Manager | $75 |
Questions about UX Researcher rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a UX Researcher?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior UX Researcher is $65 an hour (market median wage $43.86). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.