Wages for casino gambling workers varies by duty. The worker's skill, experience, and exact job duties also influence the pay level. The higher the skill, the more experience, and the more responsibility workers have, the higher their wages.
Many casino gambling workers receive tips from customers. Base wages can be quite low, but tips can more than double or triple the base wages.
Casino gambling workers who work full time may receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
First-line supervisors of gambling services workers (SOC 39-1013)
First-line supervisors of gaming workers (SOC 39-1010)
Gambling and sports book writers and runners (SOC 39-3012)
Gambling cage workers (SOC 43-3041)
Gambling change persons and booth cashiers (SOC 41-2012)
Gambling dealers (SOC 39-3011)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $22.96 | $24.47 | $32.29 |
| Yearly | $47,771 | $50,897 | $67,155 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $14.89 | $22.96 | $30.34 |
| Yearly | $30,981 | $47,771 | $63,113 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.32 | $27.06 | $31.48 |
| Yearly | $46,430 | $56,290 | $65,480 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Wage data for this occupation are not available. | |||
| United States | Hourly | $17.46 | $22.47 | $29.11 |
| Yearly | $36,310 | $46,730 | $60,540 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $12.54 | $15.78 | $18.99 |
| Yearly | $26,088 | $32,833 | $39,509 | |
| United States | Hourly | $11.90 | $13.91 | $17.42 |
| Yearly | $24,760 | $28,940 | $36,230 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $14.33 | $14.74 | $17.14 |
| Yearly | $29,805 | $30,651 | $35,637 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $14.33 | $14.33 | $14.82 |
| Yearly | $29,805 | $29,806 | $30,840 | |
| United States | Hourly | $13.57 | $15.25 | $17.88 |
| Yearly | $28,230 | $31,720 | $37,200 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $14.08 | $14.61 | $18.32 |
| Yearly | $29,274 | $30,372 | $38,101 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $12.81 | $14.91 | $14.91 |
| Yearly | $26,639 | $31,003 | $31,003 | |
| United States | Hourly | $12.00 | $14.43 | $17.69 |
| Yearly | $24,960 | $30,010 | $36,800 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $12.54 | $12.54 | $13.63 |
| Yearly | $26,088 | $26,088 | $28,346 | |
| United States | Hourly | $10.60 | $14.00 | $18.09 |
| Yearly | $22,060 | $29,120 | $37,630 | |