Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$44,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$3,500
7.9% of base
Total target cash
$47,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$2,00050th$3,50075th$5,500
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Gambling Dealer is a professional role within the function in the Personal Care and Service job family.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
Top skills:SpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionMonitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Gambling Dealer pay by experience level
Entry level$25,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$26,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$35,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$51,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$80,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-0.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,100
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Gambling Dealer salary by industry
Accommodation
46,770 workers
$41,500
Traveler Accommodation
46,770 workers
$41,500
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
33,910 workers
$48,000
Gambling Industries
33,490 workers
$47,500
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
1,880 workers
$42,000
Spectator Sports
1,720 workers
$42,500
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
420 workers
$66,500
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
360 workers
$27,000
Civic and Social Organizations
260 workers
$30,000
Rental and Leasing Services
210 workers
$56,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Gambling Dealer pays 7% below the average across 33 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $47,500).
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