Skill Demand Index
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 2,449 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L3
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Basic
Most employers want UX at basic competency with practical application.
Overview
Market context for UX in the current job market
UX is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for UX typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for UX:
What L3 means in practice:
L3 (Proficient) means daily professional use. You should be able to work independently with UX without needing supervision or constant guidance.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used UX once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 0% means most candidates have adequate UX proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need UX most:
Marketing positions drive 50% of demand. Other also frequently list UX as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with UX include Digital Marketing and E-commerce.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match UX requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L3.0·Median depth: L3.0
Salary Correlation
How UX affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without UX
$137K
Median $130K
454 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“UX appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside UX
Gap Analysis
How often UX is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When UX appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. UX appears in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 2 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L3. Most roles expect intermediate competency — independent work without supervision.
Salary data for UX is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Analytics & Reporting, Performance Media, Geo-Targeted Campaigns. Strengthening these alongside UX improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Marketing, Other. Marketing positions have the highest demand at 50% of all UX jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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