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- The average salary for Lead Ride Operator is $49,191 per year (estimate) in US, which is 29% higher than the average Universal Studios salary of $38,242 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Universal Studios employees working as Lead Ride Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 65 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Lead Ride Operator professionals at Universal Studios worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Lead Ride Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,351 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,635 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Lead Ride Operator at Universal Studios is $49,191 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $73,543 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,210 (25th percentile) and $60,955 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Universal Studios Lead Ride Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Lead Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $19 and $29 per hour.
- Lead Ride Operator professionals typically earn between $3,351 and $5,080 monthly.
