UX Researcher job description

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What does a UX Researcher do?

User Experience (UX) Researchers are responsible for gathering data to make informed decisions about the design of a platform.

They are able to understand target users' behaviours, pain points and requirements. The role is key to ensure your website, software and applications are meeting user needs.

Key responsibilities

A typical day in the life of a User Experience Researcher includes:

  • Gathering insights to understand user behaviours, needs, pain points and desires
  • Planning and designing user research testing sessions and organising focus groups to complete usability testing
  • Leading on the research strategy, implementing new types of research studies to access better insights
  • Analysing the results of research studies to identify opportunities and prioritise workload
  • Communicating and working closely with teams across the business including, product, design, marketing and engineering


Skills and requirements

The ideal candidate would possess:

  • At least 3 years of experience in User Researcher jobs and/or similar research roles
  • Strong communications skills, with the ability to digest and visually present both quantitative and qualitative data to stakeholders
  • Proven experience in a variety of UX research methods across a range of tools and software
  • Experience working in a product-led business in the financial services, health or tech sector
  • The ability to work closely with Product Managers and UX Designers to achieve your shared goals

What is a UX Researcher salary?

The expected salary of a UX Researcher in the UK is £55,000 - £95,000.

Salary brackets can vary depending on the location, experience and size of business. To find out more about pay, download our full design salary guide.

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In the UK, a UX Researcher earns a full-time, permanent salary of £55,000 - £95,000. As a highly-sought after role, the pay brackets have increased over the past few years. This makes it a good opportunity for those in design, UX and analytics to earn more in their careers.

Keep in mind that salary ranges vary based on industry, business size and company stage. We recommend researching design salaries to learn more.

The User Experience Researcher is most commonly found in businesses with complex products, such as the finance, health and tech sectors. Larger businesses with a dedicated data, analytics and research team consistently hire for UX Researchers, as they play a key role in ensuring their product always meets user expectations. 

Dedicated researchers are crucial when developing a new product. They're able to delve into the details of qualitative and quantitative data, helping product development teams to prioritise.