Junior Ux Researcher Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Ux Researcher make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Ux Researcher in the United States is $147,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

However, a Junior Ux Researcher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,201
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,947 to $165,320
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,817
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Junior Ux Researcher Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $165,320 $13,777 $3,179 $79
Average $147,877 $12,323 $2,844 $71
25th Percentile $138,947 $11,579 $2,672 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Ux Researcher Salaries

A Junior Ux Researcher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Junior Ux Researchers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $186,517
  • San Francisco: $184,475
  • Oakland: $180,587

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Ux Researcher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.5%
Home Care 2.53%
Data Quality 1.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Ux Researcher's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Continuous Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$156,750
6%
Continuous Learning
$153,792
4%
Planning
$150,835
2%
Risk Management
$150,835
2%
Coaching
$149,356
1%
Problem Solving
$147,877
0%
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Junior Ux Researcher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Ux Researcher roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Junior Ux Researcher positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Junior Ux Researcher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Junior Ux Researcher

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$177,452$85.020%

Junior Ux Researcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Ux Researcher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Ux Researcher

Salaries for a Junior Ux Researcher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,830 in 2023 to around $121,154 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Ux Researcher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Ux Researcher Over Time

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$121,830
2024
$122,082
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2024 $122,082
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Most common benefits for Junior Ux Researcher

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FAQ about Junior Ux Researcher

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Junior Ux Researcher?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Ux Researcher roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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