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 lots of holidays" ((in 180 reviews)); "The people are great and it's very happy to work in a theme park." ((in 121 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 78 reviews)); "free tickets and admission to park" ((in 56 reviews)); "Fun work environment and co workers" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"soul draining and low pay" ((in 121 reviews)); "Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 119 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 100 reviews)); "Attendance policy is terrible and there is so much favoritism at work." ((in 53 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.

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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

4.0

May 15, 2012

Fun, however repetitive.

Ride operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every teenager at some point has always wanted to become a ride operator, and it fulfills that goal. Easy work, however if you don't have the mind to love the theme park, you will find it repetitive.

Cons

Working at the Jurassic Park ride during the summer can be a pain due to the heat.

3.0

May 14, 2012

Low pay, nice co-workers

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you develop close relationships with co-workers at your particular attraction customer service skills develop very quickly on-the-job training management gets to know you very well

Cons

very low pay, even for entry-level dealing with thousands of people daily for low pay developing relationships with workers at other attractions is difficult no benefits

3.0

Apr 23, 2012

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great Benefits - Great team

Cons

- Can be demanding during special events

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