Universal Orlando Resort is raising their starting pay to $15 an hour. The announcement comes on the heels of increased calls for better wages across all types of service industry jobs. Pay bumps will apply to workers at both full-time and part-time status beginning June 27th. Universal is stepping out as the first resort in the wildly popular area of central Florida, Walt Disney World is implementing it’s own base pay increase set to take hold in October 2021 as well. All across the United States, these calls for better wages have been resisted by a lot of experts. But, the market determines if the squeaky wheel gets the grease. By getting out in front of these concerns before they reach a fever pitch, the company can more readily serve the customers and enjoy a happier workforce as well. Thousands of workers are being recruited on as we speak to accommodate the summer rush.
Universal Orlando is raising it’s starting wage to $15/hour for all team members effective June 27th.
