UX Researcher Salary in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Alpes-Maritimes, anchored by Nice and Sophia Antipolis, attracts digital employers from software, tourism, and finance. Salaries reflect a strong tech industry and higher living costs typical of the Côte d'Azur.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€30,000 to €38,000
Average (per year)
€34,000
Entry roles in Alpes-Maritimes start in Nice's tech firms or tourism-focused digital teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€39,000 to €48,000
Average (per year)
€43,500
Mid-level researchers find opportunities in the Sophia Antipolis tech park.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€49,000 to €60,000
Average (per year)
€54,500
Sophia Antipolis and large employers in Nice pay senior researchers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€61,000+
Principal or lead researchers advise companies or oversee major UX projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€22 - €32
per hour
Mid-level
€33 - €45
per hour
Senior
€46 - €65
per hour