Does Universal Studios pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Universal Studios employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Universal Studios. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Universal Studios?

75% of Universal Studios employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Universal Studios 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Studios?

Attractions Attendant (92) , Ride Operator (88) , Cashier (41) , Retail Sales Associate (38) , Sales Associate (38) , 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 lots of holidays" ((in 183 reviews)); "The people are great and it's very happy to work in a theme park." ((in 124 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 70 reviews)); "Free tickets and entrance to parks" ((in 54 reviews)); "Flexible schedules are easy to get." ((in 34 reviews))

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

"soul draining and low pay" ((in 126 reviews)); "Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 126 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 100 reviews)); "Favoritism is a big thing here" ((in 49 reviews)); "The managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 44 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.

Universal Studios reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,042 total reviews)

Thomas L. Williams

68% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Universal Studios has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,042 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Sep 7, 2013

Large company that is continuing to grow!!

Resort security

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, Holiday pay, Employee Stock Plan, 401K and free park tickets. Parks are expanding big time over the next few years.

Cons

Not great pay. Difficult to advance depending on the department your in.

4.0

Jun 19, 2013

Have to have patience

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you're dedicated you can move up in the company. Free admission to parks as well as Busch gardens and Sea World. Benefits are good for a theme park, if you get them.

Cons

Dealing with angry guests, sometimes hard to find supervisor. Work locations can be HOT and loud. Sometimes hard to get enough hours if you're hourly.

3.0

Jun 10, 2013

Show Control

Show control

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, fun to get to know people

Cons

Disorganized. They kept changing the schedule.

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