Salary Data

UX Researcher Salary
in San Francisco

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for San Francisco cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$131,963

Median$163,013

P75 (High)$198,720

+4.6% YoY for UX Researcher+3.2% YoY in San Francisco

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$111,780

$90,045$136,620

Mid Level3-6 years

$163,013

$131,963$198,720

Senior Level7+ years

$232,875

$194,063$282,555

The median UX Researcher in San Francisco earns $163,013 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $90,045 (entry-level, P25) to $282,555 (senior-level, P75).
San Francisco has a 1.35x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 35% above the national baseline.
UX Researcher compensation is trending up at 4.6% year-over-year.

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