UX Researcher Salary in Ukraine

Kyiv firms offer salaries for UX researchers. There is demand for UX researchers across different companies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₴138,000 to ₴200,000

Average (per year)

₴168,000

Recent graduates and junior hires at local IT outsourcing agencies earn lower salaries, but strong English skills or remote contracts boost pay.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₴200,000 to ₴270,000

Average (per year)

₴230,000

Mid-level researchers with several years in product companies or outsourcing see a noticeable jump, especially with international clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₴270,000 to ₴345,000

Average (per year)

₴300,000

Senior staff with UX portfolios work with Kyiv-based, foreign, or fintech employers, raising compensation well above the city median.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₴346,000+

Principal and lead roles report to large enterprises or remote-first tech firms.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₴120 - ₴180

per hour

Mid-level

₴180 - ₴250

per hour

Senior

₴250 - ₴340

per hour

Market Overview

Product teams in IT parks and digital agencies recruit UX researchers. Projects often require rigorous user testing and insight generation.