Live job postings
2,296
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.04%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$140k
$140,000
Salary range
$100k – $140k
$100,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
User Research Methods (e.g., contextual inquiry, diary studies, usability testing)Data Analysis & Synthesis (qualitative & quantitative)Cross-functional Collaboration (with product, design, engineering)Research Design & Study PlanningCommunication & Storytelling (presenting insights to stakeholders)Survey Design & Statistical AnalysisAccessibility Research & Inclusive DesignAI & ML Research Literacy (understanding how to study AI-powered products)Technical Proficiency (writing basic scripts, working with log data, prototyping tools)Strategic Thinking (connecting research to business outcomes)
AI impact on this career
AI is reshaping UX research by automating parts of data analysis (e.g., thematic coding, sentiment analysis) and enabling rapid, large-scale user testing via simulated users. However, the core need for human-centered problem definition, qualitative depth, and ethical oversight remains strong. Researchers who upskill in studying AI-driven products (e.g., evaluating LLM outputs, testing conversational UIs) are seeing higher demand and differentiation. The field is shifting from purely generative research toward more evaluative and AI-mediated research, requiring new methods and tooling fluency.
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