UX Researcher Salary in Ottawa — 2026 Guide

Design · +4% YoY growth

Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data

Median Salary · Ottawa

$102,000

per year · CAD

↑ +4% vs 2025

Range: $73,000 — $141,000

Monthly

$8,500

Hourly

$49.04

Entry Level

$73,000

Salary by Experience Level

UX Researcher in Ottawa, 2026

Entry Level0–2 years

$73,000 — $88,000

Mid-Level2–5 years

$88,000 — $102,000

Senior5–10 years

$102,000 — $120,000

Lead / Staff10+ years

$120,000 — $141,000

Skills That Increase Pay

UX Researchers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.

Mixed MethodsQuant ResearchSQLUsability TestingSurvey DesignModerated InterviewsJobs-to-be-Done

About the Role

UX Researchers generate user insights that inform product decisions. Quantitative research skills (SQL, stats) and experience with B2B products attract higher compensation.

Key Facts: UX Researcher in Ottawa

Median ux researcher salary in Ottawa is $102,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
Entry-level positions typically start around $73,000/year.
Senior and lead roles can reach $141,000/year and above.
The market is growing at approximately +4% year-over-year.
Ottawa's market is shaped by federal government contracts — strong demand for cleared professionals and enterprise tech roles.
All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.

UX Researcher Salaries Across Canada

City	Median	Range
Toronto	$110,000	$79,000 — $152,000
Vancouver	$107,000	$77,000 — $148,000
Calgary	$96,000	$69,000 — $132,000
Ottawa ←	$102,000	$73,000 — $141,000
Montreal	$88,000	$63,000 — $121,000
Edmonton	$90,000	$65,000 — $124,000
Winnipeg	$82,000	$59,000 — $113,000
Remote	$100,000	$72,000 — $138,000

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