Gig Economy

User Tester Gig Guide

Test websites and apps, providing feedback on user experience.

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Overview

Test websites and apps, providing feedback on user experience.

Median Salary
$12,000
Weekly Hours
10
Education
None
Job Growth
8%

Key Metrics

Stress3/10
Work-Life Balance8/10
Job Security5/10
Remote Friendly10/10
Physical Demand1/10
Automation Risk6/10

Pros

  • +Flexible
  • +Remote
  • +No degree required
  • +Variety

Cons

  • -Inconsistent income
  • -Low pay per test
  • -Deadlines
  • -Screen fatigue

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
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Yearly Savings
$1,200
Monthly Savings
$100

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find User Tester specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on User Tester bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional User Tester paths

I

Indeed

Browse live User Tester jobs

WorkScore™ for User Tester

4.7
Overall
1.0
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
8.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

8%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

Compare with Other Careers

User Tester Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted User Tester salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$16,200
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$15,000
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$15,000
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$15,000
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$14,400
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$12,600
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$12,600
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$12,600
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$12,600
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$12,600
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$12,240
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$11,760
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$11,760
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$11,400
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$11,400
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make money?

Per test on platforms like UserTesting and TryMyUI.

Can I make a living?

No. This is strictly side income.

Is user testing growing?

Yes, tied to UX demand.