Merlin Entertainments employees working as a Ride Operator in United Kingdom have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is in line with the average of Ride Operator professionals at Merlin Entertainments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Ride Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £24,440 per year (estimate) and goes up to £30,441 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Ride Operator at Merlin Entertainments is £19,073 per year or £9 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £25,717 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £16,296 (25th percentile) and £22,323 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 81 salaries submitted by Merlin Entertainments Ride Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Ride Operator with an estimated total pay of £7 - £11/hr
Ride Operator with an estimated total pay of £9 - £11/hr
Ride Operator with an estimated total pay of £6 - £11/hr
Ride Operator with an estimated total pay of £7 - £11/hr