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.
Resolve customer complaints regarding problems, such as payout errors.
Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
Track supplies of money to tables and perform any required paperwork.
Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.
Top skills:Management of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringTime ManagementSocial Perceptiveness
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Gambling Manager pay by experience level
Entry level$58,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$75,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$96,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$127,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$170,000
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
+1.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
600
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Gambling Manager salary by industry
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
2,530 workers
$102,000
Gambling Industries
2,530 workers
$102,000
Accommodation
2,020 workers
$112,000
Traveler Accommodation
2,020 workers
$112,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
160 workers
$110,500
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
130 workers
$97,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
130 workers
$109,500
Spectator Sports
120 workers
$97,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
80 workers
$166,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
80 workers
$166,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Gambling Manager pays 26% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Gambling Manager make?
The average base salary for a Gambling Manager in the United States is $106,500 per year, or about $51.20 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $75,000 and $127,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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