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- The average salary for Ride Operator is $38,191 per year (estimate) in US, which is 5% higher than the average Universal Studios salary of $36,471 per year (estimate) for this job.
- 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 $49,323 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,455 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Ride Operator at Universal Studios is $38,191 per year or $18 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $50,967 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $33,090 (25th percentile) and $44,483 (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 $2,758 and $3,707 monthly.
