UX Researcher Salary in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Johannesburg's financial sector and tech startups employ UX researchers. Living costs influence salary expectations. Employers include banks, telecoms, and healthtech platforms.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R260,000 to R370,000

Average (per year)

R315,000

Junior UX researchers are hired at this salary range.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R370,000 to R510,000

Average (per year)

R440,000

Salaries for mid-level researchers vary across employers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R510,000 to R710,000

Average (per year)

R610,000

Senior UX researchers lead teams or manage research for digital products.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R710,000+

Lead roles are found in multinational headquarters and large consulting firms, and salaries are negotiated individually.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

R180 - R320

per hour

Mid-level

R320 - R500

per hour

Senior

R500 - R800

per hour