UX Researcher Salary in Vienna, Austria

Vienna's tech sector includes UX research positions. This median reflects demand from organizations operating in the city.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€36,000 to €42,000

Average (per year)

€39,000

Recent graduates start in Hietzing's public sector offices and smaller tech consultancies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,000 to €54,000

Average (per year)

€47,500

Mid-career researchers move to large healthcare, education, and digital agencies in the district.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€54,000 to €66,000

Average (per year)

€60,000

Senior roles sit with Vienna-based international firms or research institutes located nearby.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€66,000+

Principal researchers in Hietzing work in government innovation labs or lead UX teams at large Austrian corporations.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

€20 - €32

per hour

Mid-level

€32 - €47

per hour

Senior

€47 - €64

per hour

Compared with the Austrian average of €44,000, Vienna pays a modest premium.