Salary Data

UX Researcher Salary
in Chicago

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

P25 (Low)$102,638

Median$126,788

P75 (High)$154,560

+4.6% YoY for UX Researcher+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$86,940

$70,035$106,260

Mid Level3-6 years

$126,788

$102,638$154,560

Senior Level7+ years

$181,125

$150,938$219,765

The median UX Researcher in Chicago earns $126,788 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $70,035 (entry-level, P25) to $219,765 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
UX Researcher compensation is trending up at 4.6% year-over-year.

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