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User Researcher salary in Artificial Intelligence startups in 2026

How much does a User Researcher expect to make in Artificial Intelligence startups? The average expected salary for User Researchers in Artificial Intelligence startups is 124k per year, with a range from 1k to 200k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for User Researchers in Artificial Intelligence startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

123.6k

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3 years

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The average salary for a User Researcher in Artificial Intelligence startups is $123,600, which is 7.1% lower than the average salary of $133,042 in Artificial Intelligence startups. User Researcher salaries in Artificial Intelligence are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$159,700/yr

Range $1k - $200k

Average

$123,600/yr

Range $1k - $183k

Below Average

$107,700/yr

Range $1k - $183k


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The highest average salary a User Researcher in Artificial Intelligence can get in , that is $0. This pay is 100.0% lower than the average User Researcher salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $123,600. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: . Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
 

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a User Researcher in Artificial Intelligence can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $110,000. This pay is 17.3% lower than the average salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $133,042. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.