UX Researcher salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$93,628
$16,633
Additional Cash Compensation
$110,261
Total Compensation
Median: 85,000
Min: $65K
Max: $150K
How Much Does a UX Researcher Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a UX Researcher in Chicago is $93,628. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Researcher in Chicago is $16,633. The average total compensation for a UX Researcher in Chicago is $110,261. UX Researcher salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous UX Researcher employees in Chicago.
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UX Researcher jobs in Chicago22

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Senior UX Researcher
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Senior UX Researcher - Remote
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Senior UX Researcher
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UX Researcher (Remote)
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We offer a flexible working policy that supports the health and well-being of our iManage employees. As an organization, we value collaborating and learning from our peers in person, while providing the necessary flexibility for our employees to have a meaningful work-life balance. Please reach out to learn more.
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Staff UX Researcher
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UX Researcher Salary ranges
The most common UX Researcher salary in Chicago is between $80k - $90k.
Average UX Researcher Salary by Company Size
People with the job title UX Researcher make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $125,000 on average.
UX Researcher Salary by gender
The average UX Researcher salary for women is $88,268 and the average UX Researcher salary for men is $105,969.
UX Researcher Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a UX Researcher with 7+ years of experience is $130,833. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $70,980.
Average Design + UX salaries in Chicago
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
Visual Designer | $68,532 | Min: $43K Max: $169K |
UI Designer | $82,200 | Min: $53K Max: $120K |
UX Designer | $84,147 | Min: $58K Max: $139K |
Art Director | $87,630 | Min: $60K Max: $135K |
UX Researcher | $93,628 | Min: $65K Max: $150K |
Product Designer | $96,565 | Min: $57K Max: $200K |
Senior UI Designer | $109,777 | Min: $60K Max: $140K |
Senior UX Designer | $112,379 | Min: $66K Max: $205K |
Creative Director | $130,385 | Min: $101K Max: $170K |
Design Director | $144,215 | Min: $95K Max: $200K |
CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $180,000 | Min: $150K Max: $210K |
Skills that affect UX Researcher salaries in Chicago
1
User Interviews
6% have this skill
2
Usability Testing
6% have this skill
3
Persona Definition
6% have this skill
4
User Flows
4% have this skill
5
Competitor Analysis
4% have this skill
6
Content Strategy
3% have this skill
Recent UX Researcher salaries in Chicago
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A UX researcher reported a yearly salary of $80,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
$117,500
Yearly Salary
A Senior User Researcher reported a yearly salary of $117,500
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Product Researcher reported a yearly salary of $115,000 with +$11,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$11,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior User Researcher reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$45,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $120,000
5-7 Years of Experience
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501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$76,800
Yearly Salary
A Design Researcher reported a yearly salary of $76,800
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $115,000 with +$100,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
$95,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Product Researcher reported a yearly salary of $95,000 with +$9,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Researcher reported a yearly salary of $80,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
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