SOC 9267 Elementary administration and service occupations

Leisure and theme park attendants Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

For leisure and theme park attendants, £22,294 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -43% versus the national average.

About this role

Leisure and theme park attendants operate rides, attractions and entertainment facilities, ensure visitor safety, manage queues and provide customer service in amusement parks, theme parks and leisure venues.

Key responsibilities

Operating rides, attractions and amusement equipment safely
Ensuring visitor safety and enforcing ride restrictions
Managing queues and visitor flow through attractions
Providing customer information and assistance
Conducting safety checks on equipment before and during operation

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications are required. Extensive on-the-job safety training is mandatory. First aid certification is standard. Health and safety awareness is essential.

Career outlook

Seasonal demand in outdoor attractions with year-round opportunities in indoor venues. Major theme parks are significant employers in their regions.

Key skills

Safety procedures Customer service Communication Alertness Teamwork

Common industries

Theme parks (Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland)
Amusement parks
Fairgrounds
Soft play centres
Bowling alleys

Data coverage

SOC code 9267

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 37,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£9,794

Jobs (000s)

37k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £2,042

P10: --P25: £2kMedian: --P75: --P90: --

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Leisure and theme park attendants salary: common questions

How much do leisure and theme park attendants earn in the UK?

Leisure and theme park attendants earn a median of £22,294 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £22,294 a good salary in the UK?

For leisure and theme park attendants, £22,294 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -43% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for leisure and theme park attendants?

Entry-level leisure and theme park attendants typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £2,042, though this varies by employer and region.

Have leisure and theme park attendants salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2018, median leisure and theme park attendants pay has risen from £15,775 to £22,294 — +41% in cash terms, or +9.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).