UX researchers help organizations understand people’s needs, behaviors, and experiences so teams can build more useful products and services. Explore UX Researcher opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles that pay $100,000 or more. Find positions where you can turn research into actionable insights and influence product strategy.
UX researchers plan and conduct studies that reveal how people interact with products and where experiences can improve. Common methods include user interviews, surveys, usability testing, field research, and analysis of behavioral or product data. They synthesize findings into clear recommendations, journey maps, research reports, or presentations that help design, product, and engineering teams make informed decisions.
Employers often look for strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, thoughtful study design, and the ability to communicate findings to varied audiences. Experience with usability testing, interview facilitation, survey methods, data analysis, and research tools can be valuable. UX researchers also benefit from collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, and the ability to connect user needs with business and product goals.
UX researchers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other industries. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on a particular product, customer group, research method, or stage of the product lifecycle. With experience, professionals may advance into senior or lead researcher positions, research management, or broader insights and product strategy roles.
Search UX Researcher jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find a position that matches your research expertise and career goals.
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing player experiences through user-focused research. You'll conduct studies, analyze behaviors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful pr...
1 week ago
$94K - $138K *
Elevate the user experience by conducting impactful UX research, guiding teams through qualitative and quantitative studies, and delivering actionable insights that drive product decisions in a fast-p...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead user experience research initiatives to translate findings into actionable UI recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions and document strategies that dr...
2 weeks ago
$81K - $138K *
Create impactful user experiences by conducting in-depth UX research, synthesizing insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance services and products for a federal agency's data...
2 weeks ago
$81K - $138K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing user experiences through human-centered design and research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights that inform produ...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's passionate about user insights and design innovative research strategies to enhance product understanding and decision-making. Lead comprehensive qualitative and quantitative studie...
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$128K - $192K *
Transform user insights into impactful product innovations by conducting comprehensive research studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data and drive strategic recommendations tha...
1 week ago
$100K - $115K *
Drive impactful UX research to enhance customer experiences and inform product decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights that shape the future of travel, ensuring customer...
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$108K - $208K *
Join a team that's driving user insights for short video platforms. Lead research initiatives, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover growth opportunities and enhance...
2 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock player insights as a UX Researcher, guiding development through research. Collaborate across teams to enhance player experience with your expertise in user research methodologies and data synth...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$79K - $158K *
Unlock potential by transforming user insights into intuitive product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital solutions for temperature-sensitive supply chains, ensuring user nee...
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$78K - $131K *
Transform customer insights into impactful digital experiences by conducting user research and synthesizing findings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and ensure user...
2 weeks ago
UX Researcher/ Human Factors Designer (Cognitive Systems Engineer)
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in optimizing human-system interactions for defense projects, ensuring seamless integration of advanced tools and workflows. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance decisio...
2 weeks ago
UX Researcher/ Human Factors Designer (Cognitive Systems Engineer)
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize human-system interactions in defense projects. Leverage your expertise in Cognitive Systems Engineering to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows for U.S. Dep...
2 weeks ago
$159K - $217K *
Shape the future of intelligent robotics by leading user research to enhance developer tools and interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex workflows into intuitive exper...
2 weeks ago
Staff UX Researcher, GeminiApp, DeepMind
$188K - $274K *
Advance user experience research in AI by leading foundational studies that shape product strategy and enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure a...
5 days ago
UX Researcher - Global Monetization Product and Technology
$102K - $143K *
Drive innovative user research to unlock product potential while collaborating across teams. Analyze user behavior through diverse research methods to inform and influence product strategies in a fast...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $95K *
Transform user experiences by conducting research and creating intuitive wireframes and prototypes. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to enhance digital interfaces for impactful projects...
2 weeks ago
Principal UX Researcher, Moveworks
$221K - $387K *
Shape the future of user experience by leveraging AI insights to drive product strategy. Collaborate across teams to translate user behaviors into actionable research, enhancing AI systems and ensurin...
1 week ago
User Experience (UX) Designer & Researcher
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming user experiences for government applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to design intuitive, accessible interfaces and conduct user research that enhances usability...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Drive impactful UX research initiatives that enhance enterprise software experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and translate insights into actionable design recom...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $175K *
Drive innovative human factors research in healthcare, leveraging your expertise to shape strategies, mentor talent, and develop business opportunities while managing diverse projects and ensuring use...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead impactful UX research initiatives that drive strategic business decisions and enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable recommendatio...
4 days ago
Senior UX Researcher & Designer
$110K - $130K *
Innovate user experiences by leading research and design efforts across the entire UX lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that enhance web and mobile appli...
2 weeks ago
$159K - $230K *
Elevate user experience by leading impactful research initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights that drive product innovation and enhance usability, ensuring solutions m...
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What does a UX researcher do?
A UX researcher studies users’ needs, behaviors, and experiences through methods such as interviews, surveys, usability tests, and data analysis. They share findings and recommendations to help teams improve products and services.
What qualifications are common for UX researcher jobs?
Requirements vary by employer, but roles commonly seek experience with research planning, qualitative or quantitative methods, usability testing, analysis, and communicating insights. Employers may value a related degree or equivalent practical experience.
What skills are important for UX researchers?
Important skills often include study design, interviewing, usability testing, survey research, data interpretation, clear communication, collaboration, and translating user evidence into practical recommendations.
Where do UX researchers work?
UX researchers work in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. They may be part of product, design, research, or customer insights teams.
How can I find UX researcher jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse UX Researcher openings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more and review roles aligned with your experience and career goals.