UX researcher · Singapore, Singapore
UX researcher salary in Singapore — 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 Singapore typically earns around 137,261 SGD (mid-market), with most offers between 108,145 SGD and 178,855 SGD.
What it nets and supports
After local tax the mid-market figure nets about 10,752 SGD/month — enough to support a premium lifestyle in Singapore.
Versus the New York benchmark
Pay for this role in Singapore runs about 65% of the New York rate before adjusting for cost of living.
Estimated band
UX researcher gross salary in Singapore
Local-currency band derived from a $107,250 NYC P50 anchor × 0.65 city multiplier × 1.2798 SGD/USD.
What SGD 137,261 gross buys you in Singapore
Net after Singapore's effective payroll deduction, mapped to Mundevo's lifestyle tiers.
Required monthly net at each tier in Singapore
Where the P50 salary lands across Mundevo's four lifestyle tiers.
| Tier | Required net / month | Your P50 net covers it? |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumBest fit | SGD 8,514 | Yes |
| Comfortable | SGD 6,998 | Yes |
| Balanced | SGD 5,898 | Yes |
| Frugal | SGD 4,797 | Yes |
Real market data
What the market actually pays a ux researcher in Singapore
The average advertised ux researcher salary in Singapore is SGD5k across 44 live listings.
Market salary data via Adzuna (2026-07-12). Advertised gross pay from live listings — compare with our modelled band above.
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 Singapore?
- The typical ux researcher band in Singapore runs 108,145 SGD–178,855 SGD gross per year, with a median around 137,261 SGD. 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 Singapore?
- On the median 137,261 SGD gross, take-home is about 10,752 SGD per month (129,025 SGD/year) after Singapore's effective income tax and social security.
- Is 137,261 SGD a good ux researcher salary in Singapore?
- Yes — it's the local median and covers a premium lifestyle for a single person, with about 26% headroom over that tier's cost.