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 5% 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 119 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 72 reviews)); "free tickets and admission to park" ((in 56 reviews)); "Fun work environment and co workers" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 126 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 94 reviews)); "Too much favoritism" ((in 49 reviews)); "The managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 45 reviews)); "Low salary compared to high work hours (average 60 hours per week)" ((in 14 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

3.8

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).

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5.0

Feb 20, 2024

Review Anonymous

Attractions attendant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-pay was good -great co-workers

Cons

i have no comments available

5.0

Feb 19, 2024

Fun

Admissions host

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get in park free, fun workplace

Cons

Non really except guest can get aggravated easily but thats with any customer service position !

4.0

Feb 18, 2024

Attraction Host

Attraction host

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun experience Interactive opportunities with guests and coworkers

Cons

Long hours Strict point system

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