Lead Ux Researcher Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Ux Researcher in the United States is $138,373 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,753
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,274 to $145,900
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,169
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Lead Ux Researcher Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $145,900 $12,158 $2,806 $70
Average $138,373 $11,531 $2,661 $67
25th Percentile $127,274 $10,606 $2,448 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Ux Researcher Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead 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: $174,530
  • San Francisco: $172,619
  • Oakland: $168,981

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 7.62% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Graphic Design (Mentioned in 3.42% Job Postings): Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts, and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, and signage.
  • Interior Design (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordinates, and manages such projects. Interior design is a multifaceted profession that includes conceptual development, space planning, site inspections, programming, research, communicating with the stakeholders of a project, construction management, and execution of the design.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 7.62%
Graphic Design 3.42%
Interior Design 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 Lead Ux Researcher's salary.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Product Design: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Customer Support: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Purchasing
$163,280
18%
Product Design
$152,210
10%
Customer Support
$152,210
10%
Storytelling
$146,675
6%
Coordination
$146,675
6%
Project Design
$146,675
6%
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Lead Ux Researcher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lead Ux Researcher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Lead Ux Researcher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lead Ux Researcher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lead Ux Researcher

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$166,048$80.020%
Internet$166,048$80.020%
Pharmaceuticals$166,048$80.020%
Financial Services$159,129$77.015%
Software & Networking$159,129$77.015%

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

Understanding how a Lead 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lead Ux Researcher

Salaries for a Lead Ux Researcher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $133,871 in 2023 to around $131,612 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Ux Researcher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Ux Researcher Over Time

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2023
$133,871
2024
$133,395
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$131,612
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