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.
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary by state
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is a professional role in the Protective Service job family, focused on Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigatorss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
Observe casino or casino hotel operations for irregular activities, such as cheating or theft by employees or patrons, using audio and video equipment and one-way mirrors.
Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.
Develop and maintain log of surveillance observations.
Inspect and monitor audio or video surveillance equipment to ensure it is working appropriately.
Top skills:MonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive Listening
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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary by industry
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
4,880 workers
$43,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
4,470 workers
$46,000
Accommodation and Food Services
3,170 workers
$47,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
1,330 workers
$60,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
390 workers
$84,500
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
60 workers
$68,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators pays 31% below the average across 24 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $68,000).
How much does a Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make?
The average base salary for a Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in the United States is $47,000 per year, or about $22.60 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $37,500 and $51,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?
The Protective Service job family averages $68,000 across 24 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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