UX Researcher Salary in Lower Hutt, Wellington
Lower Hutt sits just outside Wellington's core. UX Researchers here split time between central city offices and regional tech consultancies. Local pay reflects regional market conditions.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$65,000 to NZ$78,000
Average (per year)
NZ$72,000
Graduates and junior researchers in Lower Hutt start with support roles in government or consulting firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$80,000 to NZ$96,000
Average (per year)
NZ$88,000
With a few years' experience, researchers move into standalone UX roles in public sector digital teams.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$97,000 to NZ$121,000
Average (per year)
NZ$110,000
Senior UX Researchers lead projects for central government agencies or tech-adjacent businesses in the Hutt Valley.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$122,000+
Principal researchers manage large teams or oversee research for major public digital transformation efforts.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
NZ$38 - NZ$50
per hour
Mid-level
NZ$55 - NZ$70
per hour
Senior
NZ$75 - NZ$110
per hour