UX researcher · Manila, Philippines
UX researcher salary in Manila — typical band and what it buys
Senior UX researcher running qualitative + quantitative studies that inform product direction.
Data signals
What the numbers say
The pay band
A ux researcher in Manila typically earns around 4,262,500 PHP (mid-market), with most offers between 3,358,333 PHP and 5,554,167 PHP.
What it nets and supports
After local tax the mid-market figure nets about 298,375 PHP/month — enough to support a premium lifestyle in Manila.
Versus the New York benchmark
Pay for this role in Manila runs about 45% of the New York rate before adjusting for cost of living.
Estimated band
UX researcher gross salary in Manila
Local-currency band derived from a $74,250 NYC P50 anchor × 0.45 city multiplier × 57.4074 PHP/USD.
What ₱4,262,500 gross buys you in Manila
Net after Philippines's effective payroll deduction, mapped to Mundevo's lifestyle tiers.
Required monthly net at each tier in Manila
Where the P50 salary lands across Mundevo's four lifestyle tiers.
| Tier | Required net / month | Your P50 net covers it? |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumBest fit | ₱95,133 | Yes |
| Comfortable | ₱73,978 | Yes |
| Balanced | ₱59,111 | Yes |
| Frugal | ₱44,244 | Yes |
Who this band describes
Senior UX researchers in this band have 5-8 years of experience, typically a graduate degree in HCI / psychology / sociology, and own multi-method research programs (generative interviews, usability studies, surveys, analytics integration).
Highest pay at public tech companies with mature research orgs. Mid-band at enterprise SaaS and consultancies. The role overlaps with data science in pure-quant settings and with strategy in qualitative-heavy ones — comp varies accordingly.
Common employer types at this band: Big tech, Enterprise SaaS, Design consultancies, Consumer platforms.
Cross-check before negotiation
Mundevo's band is derived, not surveyed. For an offer conversation, anchor on at least one of these.
- Levels.fyi — UXR at public tech companies
- User Research Academy / ResearchOps community surveys
- Glassdoor — broader market coverage
FAQ
- What is a good ux researcher salary in Manila?
- The typical ux researcher band in Manila runs 3,358,333 PHP–5,554,167 PHP gross per year, with a median around 4,262,500 PHP. At or above the median is a strong offer — the P50 here supports a premium lifestyle on our cost model.
- How much does a ux researcher take home after tax in Manila?
- On the median 4,262,500 PHP gross, take-home is about 298,375 PHP per month (3,580,500 PHP/year) after Philippines's effective income tax and social security.
- Is 4,262,500 PHP a good ux researcher salary in Manila?
- Yes — it's the local median and covers a premium lifestyle for a single person, with about 214% headroom over that tier's cost.