Universal Studios employees working as Ride Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 67 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Ride Operator professionals at Universal Studios worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Ride Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,311 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,472 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Ride Operator at Universal Studios is $38,131 per year or $18 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $50,887 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $33,037 (25th percentile) and $44,413 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 121 salaries submitted by Universal Studios Ride Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $16 and $21 per hour.
Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $2,753 and $3,701 monthly.