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UX Researcher Salary in Singapore — Mid-level

Mid-level · 3–6 years experience · SGD · 2026 model

For mid-level UX Researcher professionals in Singapore with 3–6 years experience, total cash compensation often blends base salary with variable pay in larger firms.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

UX Researcher pay in Singapore: what drives the band

Singapore combines a low personal income tax rate with a high cost of living, so gross ranges understate how far a local salary travels. For the mid-level tier (3–6 years experience), UX research is priced by study ownership, and teams that expect mixed-methods and research-ops work pay a clear premium. Employers hiring this role in Singapore are typically {employerMix}, and the band you see on job boards is shaped by which of those you join as much as by the title.

What 3–6 years experience usually means for a UX Researcher

Mid-level is the band most job ads quote, and the number most people search for. It assumes you can own a feature, a client, or a process end to end without a dedicated reviewer on every decision — which is why employer type shifts the band more than raw years of experience do. Searchers often phrase this query as “mid level, mid-level, experienced or intermediate ux researcher salary in Singapore” — all of those terms point to the same band on this page. Negotiating from the mid-level range, the levers that move it furthest are interviews, usability testing and survey design, the split between base and variable pay, and how much of the role is genuinely individual delivery.

Comparing UX Researcher offers in Singapore

CPF contributions for citizens reduce take-home further than the headline tax rate suggests. Treat the mid-level range above as the anchor: a user researcher offer in Southeast Asia often lands inside it, while a premium employer in a higher-cost metro can sit above. Check the take-home figure, the city cost-of-living adjustment, and the bonus or equity split before treating the gross number as the real one.

Salary range · Mid-level

SGD 128,164–SGD 159,493

Gross annual · SGD

≈ $100,246 – ≈ $124,750 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-10-20)

Average

SGD 143,829

$112,498 approx.

Est. take-home

SGD 117,940

$92,248 approx.

~18% effective tax (model)

Demand

medium

stable trend

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Directional trend (estimated model)

Stable

UX Researcher · Mid-level · Singapore

PressuredStableGrowth

Demand and pay adjustments are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation in our catalog.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

Hourly ↔ yearly

Midpoint gross annual pay for this role converts to an implied SGD 69.15/hr before tax (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). Estimated take-home is about SGD 56.7/hr using our simplified 18% effective rate—not payroll precision.

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Overtime, bonuses, and part-time schedules change real hourly pay. Adjust hours and wage in the calculator—figures here are educational ranges from the Salary Explorer model.

Take-home waterfall

Mid-point gross pay through our simplified tax rate, then cost-of-living-adjusted buying power for Singapore. Planning illustration—not payroll, tax filing, or relocation advice.

1. Gross annual (mid)

$112,498 USD equivalent

SGD 143,829

2. − Estimated tax (~18%)

−SGD 25,889

3. = Net take-home

~SGD 9,828/mo · $92,248 USD

SGD 117,940

4. ÷ CoL index (1.02× US) → buying power

US-equivalent purchasing power on net pay

$90,439

Gross-only buying power in our model is $110,292 US-equivalent—use step 4 when comparing after-tax lifestyle.

Open tax estimator →Singapore CoL page →Take-home guide

Cost of living comparison

Same role and seniority (mid-level UX Researcher) in other countries. Buying power divides gross USD by our static CoL index (US = 1.0)—a planning heuristic, not a relocation quote.

Singapore ranks #7 of 7 on buying power for this role ($110,292 US-equivalent vs $110,293 in United Kingdom). Use the table to compare gross USD vs CoL-adjusted value.

Model signals: demand medium · pay trend stable (Singapore, SGD)

CountryGross (mid)Gross USDCoL × USBuying power
United Kingdom£78,510$104,7780.95×$110,293View
AustraliaA$148,431$103,6750.94×$110,293View
India₹2,931,606$30,8820.28×$110,293View
MexicoMX$857,970$46,3230.42×$110,293View
Portugal€66,877$74,9990.68×$110,293View
MalaysiaMYR 189,122$46,3230.42×$110,293View
Singapore(this page)SGD 143,829$112,4981.02×$110,292Current

City-level rent and tax rules differ inside each country. See methodology & limitations on the Salary Explorer hub.

Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
JuniorSGD 90,227 – SGD 107,658$70,573 – $84,206Compare
Mid-levelSGD 128,164 – SGD 159,493$100,246 – $124,750Current
SeniorSGD 180,797 – SGD 231,891$141,413 – $181,377Compare

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a UX Researcher make in Singapore?
A mid-level UX Researcher (3–6 years experience) in Singapore typically earns SGD 128,164 to SGD 159,493 gross per year, with a midpoint near SGD 143,829, according to our 2026 model.
What is the average UX Researcher salary in Singapore for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of SGD 128,164 to SGD 159,493, with a midpoint near SGD 143,829 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
What salary range should a UX Researcher with 3–6 years experience expect?
Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at SGD 128,164 to SGD 159,493 gross per year in Singapore. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.
Is mid-level UX Researcher pay rising in Singapore?
Demand is marked as medium with a stable trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
How much tax is taken from a UX Researcher salary in Singapore?
We apply an approximate effective rate of 18% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
What is UX Researcher pay per hour in Singapore?
Divide gross annual pay by 2,080 hours (40h/week × 52 weeks) for a rough hourly rate. This page includes an hourly ↔ yearly panel; open the hourly salary calculator to change hours or wage.
How does cost of living affect UX Researcher pay in Singapore?
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $110,292.157 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
Is this UX Researcher salary base pay or total compensation?
The band on this page is base gross pay for a mid-level UX Researcher in Singapore. Bonuses, equity, commissions and allowances are extra and are not included. Total compensation for the same role can run 10–25% above base at larger employers.
How often is this UX Researcher salary data updated?
The 2026 model is rebuilt on every site deploy, and the USD conversion uses daily reference exchange rates. The underlying bands are modelled benchmarks rather than a live feed of verified offers, so treat them as planning ranges, not payroll data.
What is this salary in US dollars?
Local offers are usually quoted in SGD. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-10-20 (frankfurter.app + open.er-api.com)—about $100,246–$124,750 gross per year (≈ $112,498 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.

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