UX Researcher Salary in Enschede, Overijssel

Enschede's UX research salaries vary locally. Local employers include tech startups, research institutes, and companies tied to the University of Twente. The local market includes software and high‑tech engineering.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€30,500 to €37,000

Average (per year)

€34,000

Entry‑level positions in Enschede's tech startups or university‑affiliated labs are at the lower end of the salary range.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,000 to €48,000

Average (per year)

€42,000

After gaining several years of experience, researchers work at established software companies or design consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,000 to €58,500

Average (per year)

€53,000

Senior professionals lead UX strategy for local scale‑ups and regional offices of international firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€58,500+

Larger employers in higher education or tech have principal researchers who lead teams or head user research.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€22 - €28

per hour

Mid-level

€28 - €40

per hour

Senior

€40 - €55

per hour