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Spotify UX Researcher Salaries

The median UX Researcher compensation package at Spotify in United States totals $212K per year. Levels.fyi tracks 26 UX Researcher salary submissions at Spotify. View the base salary, shares, and bonus breakdowns for Spotify's total compensation packages. Last updated: September 24, 2026

Median Package
Spotify
UX Researcher
New York, NY
Total per annum
$212K
Level
Senior
Base
$200K
Stock (/yr)
$12K
Bonus
$0
Years at company
6 Years
Years exp
6 Years
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Vesting Schedule

33.3%

YR 1

33.3%

YR 2

33.3%

YR 3

Stock Type
ESO + RSU

At Spotify, ESO + RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

  • 33.3% vests in the 1st-YR (8.32% quarterly)

  • 33.3% vests in the 2nd-YR (8.32% quarterly)

  • 33.3% vests in the 3rd-YR (8.32% quarterly)

The pick and mix incentive program allows employees to choose both Stock options (ATM or OTM ESOs), RSU, or Cash.

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
ESO + RSU

At Spotify, ESO + RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

The pick and mix incentive program allows employees to choose both Stock options (ATM or OTM ESOs), RSU, or Cash.



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Spotify UX Researcher Salary FAQ (2026)

The highest paying salary package reported for a UX Researcher at Spotify in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $329,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Spotify for the UX Researcher role in United States is $212,050.
The average yearly total compensation for a UX Researcher at Spotify in United States is $236,441, versus a median of $212,050. The average is more sensitive to the largest packages than the median.
When negotiating your UX Researcher offer at Spotify, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Levels.fyi's professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.
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