Question 1

Is Universal Studios a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Universal Studios has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,268 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Universal Studios to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Universal Studios have been left by employees working as Ride Attendant, Bartender and Barista.

Question 2

Does Universal Studios pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Universal Studios?

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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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Studios?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"Great benefits and a fair amount of advancement opportunity" ((in 178 reviews)); "The people are great and it's very happy to work in a theme park." ((in 117 reviews)); "fun, great coworkers, learn customer service and how to work independently, chances to move up the ladder" ((in 72 reviews)); "Free tickets and entrance to parks" ((in 58 reviews)); "Fun work environment and co workers" ((in 35 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"soul draining and low pay" ((in 126 reviews)); "Bad management and HR doesn't do a lot to help you out." ((in 122 reviews)); "Hours were long and sometimes unpredictable." ((in 98 reviews)); "Attendance policy is terrible and there is so much favoritism at work." ((in 51 reviews)); "The managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 47 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Universal Studios layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Universal Studios locations?

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Orlando, Universal City, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Studio City, Universal Cty, North Hollywood, Hollywood, Los Angeles, New York, West Hollywood, Burbank, Miami, Santa Clarita, San Diego, Las Vegas, Kissimmee, Pennsville, New York Mills, Madison, East Lansing, Oklahoma City, Washington, Charlotte, Apex, Raleigh, Austin, Killeen, Minneapolis, Knoxville, Nashville

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