Does Universal Studios pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Universal Studios employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Universal Studios. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Universal Studios?

72% of Universal Studios employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Universal Studios 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Studios?

Attractions Attendant (90) , Ride Operator (88) , Cashier (41) , Sales Associate (38) , Retail Sales Associate (37) , Food Stand Attendant (30) , Security Officer (21) , Lifeguard (18) , Bartender (17) , Line Cook (16) , Ride Attendant (16) , Server (15) , Sales Associate/Cashier (14) , Food Service Worker (13) , Food and Beverage (13)

What are the pros of working at Universal Studios according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and a fair amount of advancement opportunity" ((in 183 reviews)); "The people are great and it's very happy to work in a theme park." ((in 119 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 67 reviews)); "Free tickets and entrance to parks" ((in 60 reviews)); "Fun work environment and co workers" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Universal Studios according to real employee reviews?

"soul draining and low pay" ((in 123 reviews)); "Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 121 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 96 reviews)); "Attendance policy is terrible and there is so much favoritism at work." ((in 50 reviews)); "The managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 47 reviews))

What are employees saying about Universal Studios layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Universal Studios layoffs and their outlook for job security at Universal Studios in 2026.

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Universal Studios reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,037 total reviews)

Thomas L. Williams

71% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Universal Studios has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,037 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Universal Studios employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

May 22, 2026

Fun coworkers but questionable management practices

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free tickets, coworkers are fun,

Cons

Management may be dodgy and manipulating

3.0

May 6, 2026

Valuable global exposure but high-pressure demands

Finance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

USJ Finance provides strong global exposure, high visibility to senior leadership, extensive forecasting experience, valuable business partnering opportunities, and significant involvement in strategic decision-making within a highly recognized international entertainment company.

Cons

The role can involve high pressure, frequent reporting deadlines, complex stakeholder management, heavy workload during forecast and closing cycles, and demanding coordination with both local management and U.S. headquarters teams.

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

Flexible schedule, but limited hours off-season

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super flexible with schedule and time preferences

Cons

No hours on the off season

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