Merlin Entertainments employees working as Ride Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 29% higher than the average of Ride Operator professionals at Merlin Entertainments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Ride Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,360 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,405 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Ride Operator at Merlin Entertainments is $38,447 per year or $18 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $51,303 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $33,315 (25th percentile) and $44,778 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Merlin Entertainments Ride Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $16 and $22 per hour.
Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $2,776 and $3,732 monthly.
Ride Operator with an estimated total pay of $14 - $18/hr