UX Researcher Salary in Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

Renfrewshire offers a median mid‑level UX researcher salary of £34,500 per year. Pay reflects local industry. Cost of living influences earnings.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£25,750 to £31,400

Average (per year)

£28,400

Starting salaries for graduates in tech consultancies or public sector projects in Paisley correspond to the region's moderate cost of living.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£31,000 to £38,850

Average (per year)

£34,500

Mid-level UX researchers at local digital agencies or NHS Scotland develop their portfolios.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£39,250 to £47,250

Average (per year)

£43,000

Senior professionals managing research for established software teams or corporate innovation labs apply their experience in these settings.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£47,750+

Principal and lead UX researchers overseeing large projects for universities or regional tech firms lead these initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£16 - £23

per hour

Mid-level

£24 - £31

per hour

Senior

£32 - £41

per hour

Nationally, mid‑level UX researchers earn around £40,000, so Renfrewshire sits modestly below that mark. Lower housing costs make the overall package competitive.